Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Versatile superzoom bridge camera with HD video

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-FZ35K

Key Features

SENSOR 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with 12.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR Venus Engine HD for noise reduction and speed
AUTOFOCUS 11-point contrast detection AF with face detection
PHASE DETECTION Not available on this model
VIDEO 720p HD video at 30fps in AVCHD Lite
STABILIZATION POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization
BURST RATE 2.5 fps at full resolution up to 5 shots
VIEWFINDER 0.2-inch electronic viewfinder, 201k dots
DISPLAY 2.7-inch TFT LCD, 230k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, AV output, component output
MEMORY CARD SD/SDHC memory card slot
WEATHER SEALING None, standard plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 470 shots per CIPA standards

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present Accessed via menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Joystick/Dial combination
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✓ Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 1/2.33-inch CCD
Resolution 12.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 80-1600 (up to 6400 in High Sensitivity mode)
Autofocus Contrast Detect
Shutter Speed 60 - 1/2000 sec
Burst Rate 2.5 fps
Video 1280 x 720 @ 30fps
Stabilization Optical (POWER O.I.S.)
Viewfinder Electronic (EVF)
LCD 2.7-inch fixed
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Connectivity USB 2.0, AV Out
Battery Life 470 shots
Weight 367g (body only)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89 mm