9.3 out of 10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 / DMC-FZ38

12.1 megapixels

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User Score (1634)

9.2
Expert Score (24)

8.4
Design (14)

9.1
Value for money (35)

9.1
Features (80)

9.2
Ease of use (78)

9.0
Performance (81)

9.0
Picture quality (107)

9.0
Durability (3)

8.3
Reliability (5)

10
Overall quality (12)

8.5
Battery performance (3)

9.0
Display (91)

8.8
Video quality (9)

10
Ergonomics (78)

9.1
Equipment (3)

9.0
Portability (13)

9.8
Build quality (4)

9.0

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easy to use, great zoom, good image quality, image stabilization, fast

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Expert Reviews

Camera Labs

8.6/10

1 September 2009
Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ38 / FZ35 may represent a fairly minor upgrade over its predecessor, but given that was one of the best super-zoom cameras of the past year, the new model has a great heritage to build on. Read more
- Large 18x range with 27mm wide angle., RAW recording and correction of fringing., 720p HD video & choice of encoding., Compact body with full manual & HDMI.
- Fixed screen & same specification as before., No flash hotshoe., Tendency to use small apertures in automatic., Lens cap blocks barrel upon power-up.
Imaging Resource

21 February 2010
There's nothing quite like a long zoom that can capture a room without backing you into a wall or reach across a meadow to snap some shy wildlife. They will never be small but they are getting compact. Read more
- Good wide-angle lens, ranging to a long telephoto, Good grip, Well-built, Nicely hinged plastic port doors, Power switch, rather than a button, Good controls, Quick menu keeps you out of the main menu, Improved optical ima...
- Somewhat difficult to learn some features, Odd lens hood design, No rubber around EVF, Buttons on the top deck are not responsive, High chromatic aberration at telephoto, Soft corners at wide-angle and telephoto, Some yell...
What Digital Camera

9.0/10

4 November 2009
The Panasonic Lumix FZ38 is a top-performing superzoom compact at an affordable price point. In fact, for the money, you’d be stretched to find any better. Read more
- Fully manual controls, POWER O.I.S, 720p movie (AVCHD Lite), lens quality and 18x 27-486mm optical zoom range, among the best current superzoom compacts on the market
- High ISO and low light performance, relatively minor upgrades from previous FZ28 model
DigitalCameraInfo.com

20 March 2010
This compact 12-megapixel ultrazoom could be a perfect traveling companion, with fine wide-angle coverage, powerful telephoto and pleasing portability. This review is organized into 16 pages Page 1 Product Tour Read More... Read more
consumersearch.com

16 January 2011
The 12-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a lot going for it. Although its 18x Leica lens is not quite as long as some of the other leading ultra-zoom models, it takes consistently excellent images throughout the full 27... Read more
- 18x optical zoom, Fast auto-focus, High-quality 720p video capability, Saves images in RAW format
- Lacks hot shoe, Noise in JPEG compression
fwd.channel5.com

6.0/10

12 March 2010
Superb still images, clever design and high-quality video mark the FZ38 as a bridge camera with potential but its low-light results and slightly slow response times do irritate. Read more
- The FZ38 has compact dimensions but these don’t stop it being comfortable to hold and easy to snap with. It focuses quickly and the 18x optical zoom takes you as near to the action as you’re likely to need – producing grea...
- The shutter just isn’t as responsive as we’d have liked and it increases the risk of missing that great shot by a fraction of a second. And, while HD video is vivid, there is occasional stuttering on playback, which somewh...
Electronics Made Easy

8.0/10

27 January 2010
As mentioned earlier, the picture quality isn't perfect, and performance lags on occasion. If you already have experience with digital SLRs, you may find this camera to be a nice backup or casual shooter. Read more
CNET

7.0/10

8 October 2009
A better-than-average megazoom choice, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 delivers standout video capabilities and an excellent manual feature set. Read more
- Useful 27mm wide-angle zoom; excellent image stabilization; full selection of manual and automatic exposure controls; very good 720p movie capture with operational zoom and manual controls; relatively fast.
- Noise and compression artifacts in JPEG photos; no hotshoe.
DPexpert

7 July 2011
This camera certainly has the numbers. 12 megapixels. 18X zoom. All for $770, that has to be good, doesn’t it? So why does Panasonic charge $830 for the Lumix LX3 which sports a mere 10 megapixels, a 2.5X zoom and no... Read more
- The lens is really quite extraordinary, in spite of its absurd specifications. Auto focus is fast, even when the lens is at its longest focal length. And resolution and sharpness are surprisingly good at 486mm – or, put an...
- Image noise is perplexing. In default mode, straight from the box, noise reduction is activated and its effect is unpleasant, even at ISO200. When NR is turned off the images are clean and sharp, at least when exposure is ...
PhotographyBLOG

10/10

27 July 2009
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 builds on the proven design of its predecessor, the FZ28, making few handling changes but adding a number of significant new features that comprise a better overall package. Read more

Panasonic LUMIX FZ35

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Panasonic LUMIX FZ35

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ35 is a 12.1 mega pixel digital camera that features upgraded POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.), which allows for double the repression power compared to the conventional image stabilization system, MEGA O.I.S., and ultra high-speed Auto Focus (AF) for capturing action scenes as they happen. The 18x optical zoom lens gives users optimal capabilities to capture subjects that are far away or take close-ups. It is also supported by the Venus Engine HD which is an energy saving function that allows the FZ35 to take approximately 470 pictures in one battery charge. The FZ35 also features Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode, a suite of intuitive technologies including Face Detection, Intelligent Scene Selector, Intelligent Exposure and Face Recognition. The LUMIX DMC-FZ35 retails at the price of $399.99 and is available in September 2009 in black.

Features

The Panasonic LUMIX FZ35 is a digital camera that features AVCHD Lite, High Definition (HD) video recording capability, a 27mm wide-angle, 18x optical zoom LEICA DC lens and includes motion zoom capabilities. The operational layout of the FZ35 includes a dedicated video record button that performs at capturing both still and motion images while providing optimal operation in either mode. The camera features manual controls and creative options, including: Creative Movie Mode which allows the user to set the shutter speed and aperture manually. Changing the shutter speed brings special effects to movies, which is especially suitable for shooting fast-moving subjects; My Color Mode which is an option that gives free reign to the user’s creativity. The color, brightness and saturation parameters can be adjusted while seeing how the adjustments affect the picture, live on the monitor; and High Dynamic Mode which helps capture a scene with moderate exposure even though the scene may contain both bright and dark areas.

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Manufacturer's Description

Corrective power for visibly clearer zooming. Hybrid still/motion images with POWER O.I.S. and an 18x optical zoomAVCHD Lite Beautiful HD movies, extended shooting timeThe FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format (MPEG-4/H.264) to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than the conventional Motion JPEG. Plus, the FZ35 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound …

Specifications

Alternative names

DMC-FZ35K, FZ38

Release Date

First seen

1 February 2009

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is this camera good for macro or close-up photography?

just for a beginner to semi professional

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Is the picture quality good enough to print 10 x 8?

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why do bright areas of pictures flash black in playback mode

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What $300US camera has best specs for image quality?

I am a novice looking to add photography to my list of hobbies. I want to learn how to take great pictures. I want a camera that takes the best possible pictures that $300US money can buy. I'm not sure how to read all the camera specifications or which ones affect image quality. Based on camera specifications, a floating $300US budget, and your expert opinions, what cameras should I be looking at to get some of the best pictures available in that price range? I would rather put less money in options and more into image quality. The camera will begin as a general use/snapshot until my knowledge grows. I want to take great pictures of my 3yr old and various nature/outdoor shots. Thanks!

Answered by Dean31 2010-06-20:

To clarify...I want to move up in image quality from basic point and shoots, but don't want to invest in dSLR. What cameras do professionals put in their pockets when not travelling with their

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