Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF8

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GF8, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GF8 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The FZ35 was brought out 6 years prior to the GF8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ35 grades versus the GF8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 against the GF8.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and GF8 is 72 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and GF8.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GF8 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be behind in sensor tech.