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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
Portability
89
Imaging
49
Features
54
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Successor is Panasonic GF6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was announced 21 months earlier than the GF5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FZ35 matches up vs the GF5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic GF5

 FZ35 GF5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 GF5 FZ35 
ReleasedApril 2012July 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GF5

 FZ35 GF5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outside dimensions 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 GF5 has specifications of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 and the GF5.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and GF5 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and GF5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 uses the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic GF5
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF5 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF5 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF5 Vlogging advice
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GF5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-04-05
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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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, 50 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 267 gr (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.0
DXO Low light score not tested 573
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Style of battery - 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
Launch cost $999 $600