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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
60
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Replaced the Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ35 was brought out at a similar time to the G2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FZ35 matches up vs the G2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic G2

 FZ35 G2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G2 FZ35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G2

 FZ35 G2 
ReleasedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 and the G2.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and G2 is 72 and 72 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and G2.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same MP but different sensor measurements. The FZ35 features the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh harder.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic G2
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Panasonic G2 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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includes focus via touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (428 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic G2
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Panasonic G2
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decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (428g)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2010-07-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 428 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 53
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $999 $1,000