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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced November 2008
  • Updated by Panasonic LX5
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is very comparable but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was announced 21 months later than the LX3 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ35 scores against the LX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic LX3

 FZ35 LX3 
IntroducedJuly 2010November 2008More recent by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 LX3 FZ35 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LX3

 FZ35 LX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 and the LX3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and LX3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and LX3.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Panasonic LX3 Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography features
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (265 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LX3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-06 2008-11-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 8.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 265 grams (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 94
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $999 $449