Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G3

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic G3 Gallery.

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.

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

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.