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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GX7
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic GX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ35 was revealed 19 months prior to the GX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ35 scores against the GX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic GX1

 FZ35 GX1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 GX1 FZ35 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GX1

 FZ35 GX1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 against the GX1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and GX1 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and GX1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography details
41
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography features
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic GX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-06 2012-02-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 7.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 318 gr (0.70 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 703
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $999 $228