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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 18 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ35 scores versus the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic SZ1

 FZ35 SZ1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 SZ1 FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic SZ1

 FZ35 SZ1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 versus the SZ1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and SZ1 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography advice
41
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (131g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography advice
41
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than others (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic SZ1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 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 - 250 images
Type of battery - 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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $179