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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was revealed 13 months prior to the GF3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ35 scores vs the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic GF3

 FZ35 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 GF3 FZ35 
IntroducedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 13 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GF3

 FZ35 GF3 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 against the GF3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and GF3 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and GF3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The FZ35 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
41
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Panasonic GF3 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic GF3 Sports photography advice
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
32
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2011-08-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 459
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery type - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $999 $360