Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 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
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony WX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ35 was revealed 6 months earlier than the WX10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ35 grades against the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony WX10
FZ35 | WX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic FZ35
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Screen sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony WX10
FZ35 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 vs the WX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and WX10 is 72 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and WX10.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony WX10 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | BIONZ |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.88 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $999 | $200 |