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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SZ5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ35 grades against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic SZ5

 FZ35 SZ5 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 SZ5 FZ35 
IntroducedJuly 2012July 2010Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic SZ5

 FZ35 SZ5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 compared to the SZ5.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and SZ5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and SZ5.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
41
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (136g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic SZ5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $195