Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF6

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic GF6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GF6 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was released 3 years before the GF6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ35 scores vs the GF6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside 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 GF6 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 against the GF6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and GF6 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and GF6.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF6 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.