Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX10

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was unveiled 7 years before the LX10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FZ35 matches up versus the LX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 offers external dimensions 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 LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 and the LX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and LX10 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and LX10.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.