Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ35 was introduced 3 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ35 matches up vs the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 versus the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and LX7.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FZ35 will produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.