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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was announced 5 years before the G7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ35 matches up against the G7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic G7

 FZ35 G7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G7 FZ35 
RevealedMay 2015July 2010Newer by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G7

 FZ35 G7 
Manually focus Dial exact focus

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic G7 has specifications of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the G7.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and G7 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and G7.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G7 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
72
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
55
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
Panasonic G7 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G7 Landscape photography features
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
67
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic G7 Vlogging advice
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
72
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
no image stabilization
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic G7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-07-06 2015-05-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 9.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 410 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $800