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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
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Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ30
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 4 years before the LZ40 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ35 scores vs the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic LZ40

 FZ35 LZ40 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic FZ35

 LZ40 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LZ40

 FZ35 LZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with 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) while the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 vs the LZ40.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and LZ40 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and LZ40.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to offer more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic LZ40
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ40
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (524 grams)
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic LZ40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 397g (0.88 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $999 $219