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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G5
  • Updated by Panasonic G7
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and G6 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was manufactured 3 years before the G6 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ35 matches up vs the G6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic G6

 FZ35 G6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G6 FZ35 
ReleasedApril 2013July 2010More recent by 34 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G6

 FZ35 G6 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with 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 G6 has measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the G6.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and G6 is 72 and 74 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and G6.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G6 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic G6 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
71
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Panasonic G6 Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Panasonic G6 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
56
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic G6
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G6 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 10.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 390 grams (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 639
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $999 $750