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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 6 months prior to the S3 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FZ35 matches up vs the S3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic S3

 FZ35 S3 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 S3 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S3

 FZ35 S3 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical 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 S3 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the S3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and S3 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and S3.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic S3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic S3
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (117g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography info
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has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $999 $110