Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic G85

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic G85, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and G85 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was introduced 7 years prior to the G85 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ35 grades versus the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic G85 has specifications of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 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. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ35 compared to the G85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and G85 is 72 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and G85.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic G85 will provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.