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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 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
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the G3 (10MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 19 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony G3 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FZ35 scores vs the G3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony G3

 FZ35 G3 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic FZ35

 G3 FZ35 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony G3

 FZ35 G3 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outside 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 Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony G3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 and the G3.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and G3 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and G3.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ35 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ35 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Sony G3
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
25
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Sony G3 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony G3 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Sony G3
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
35
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
Vlogging with Sony G3
26
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-08
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $999 $200