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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
62
Overall
55

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic G3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 336g - 115 x 84 x 47mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic G2
  • Renewed by Panasonic G5
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and G3 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G3 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was introduced 12 months before the G3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ35 grades versus the G3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic G3

 FZ35 G3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G3 FZ35 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G3

 FZ35 G3 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 features exterior measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G3 has sizing of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 versus the G3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and G3 is 72 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and G3.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G3 will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G3 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
Panasonic G3 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
75
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic G3 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G3 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G3 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G3 Vlogging highlights
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fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-07-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps))
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397g (0.88 lbs) 336g (0.74 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 115 x 84 x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 667
Other
Battery life - 270 shots
Battery style - 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
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $500