Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic L10

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is very close but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was released 2 years after the L10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ35 matches up versus the L10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic L10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 and the L10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and L10 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and L10.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ35 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer FZ35 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.