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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony QX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and QX10 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the QX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FZ35 grades against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony QX10

 FZ35 QX10 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display sizing2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FZ35

 QX10 FZ35 
ReleasedSeptember 2013July 2010Fresher by 38 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony QX10

 FZ35 QX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 provides physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 and the QX10.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and QX10 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and QX10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony QX10 to offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
Sony QX10 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Sony QX10
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Sony QX10
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
Sony QX10 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (105g)
includes touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small ( inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Sony QX10 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pxls)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony QX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Lens-style
Launched 2010-07-06 2013-09-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dot 0k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Depends on connected smartphone
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync None
External flash
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) 1440 x 1080 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1440x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lb) 105 gr (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $999 $250