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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 6 months later than the ZR3 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ35 matches up against the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZR3

 FZ35 ZR3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZR3 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZR3

 FZ35 ZR3 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 against the ZR3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and ZR3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and ZR3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZR3 to show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
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has manual focus
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
41
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZR3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 397 gr (0.88 lb) 159 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $999 $280