Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic GX7

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was announced 4 years before the GX7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ35 matches up versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has got external measurements 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 GX7 has sizing of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 vs the GX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and GX7 is 72 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and GX7.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.