Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony QX10
FZ35 | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic FZ35
QX10 | FZ35 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 38 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony QX10
FZ35 | QX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony QX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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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 |