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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 15 February 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 21 November 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 04 November 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 02 October 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 01 October 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 20 September 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 14 September 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 04 September 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 28 July 2009 - |
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- 5 |
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- 27 July 2009 - |
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- 4.5 |
NeutralDay 's conclusion / rating - 15 February 2010 |
“ While personally I can’t help but to recommend all photographers to strongly consider opting for cameras with larger sensors over those with smaller ones, which for the most part would mean a DSLR type camera, I also recognize the strong appeal of a smaller, more affordable camera that provides a focal range that would be difficult to achieve without spending even more money. Given that, the Panasonic FZ35 is an ideal solution, offering loads of versatility and capability, even if somewhat hampered by a confusing control setup and interface. The FZ35 also takes a pretty good picture, relative to other compacts, and factoring in its ability to continuous focus and manually expose while shooting HD video, its very effective image stabilization, fun face detection, and super fast AF, the FZ35 is a compelling choice for photographers seeking a superzoom type camera. I wish Panasonic had improved the resolution of the LCD from the FZ28, the lens hood design is impractical at best, and the FZ35 does require a bit of a learning curve, not helped by the poor decision to not include a physical manual. In the end, the FZ35 is a very fun camera to use and certainly offers the user a good deal of value. My personal advice would still be to steer prospective users to a camera with a bigger sensor, but for consumers set on purchasing a superzoom camera, the FZ35 comes “Highly Recommended”... ”
NeutralDay's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Digital Photography School 's conclusion / rating - 21 November 2009 |
“ I really enjoyed shooting with ther FZ35 noted the reviewer. It’s small and easy to use and when you add in the 18x zoom you have a very powerful photo tool. He didn’t even have much of a problem with flare and was able to take well consistent color balanced, in focus photos. Talk about a perfect travel camera, this is it... ”
Digital Photography School's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 04 November 2009 |
“ Buy this camera if:
- You want P, A, S and M shooting modes plus a useful range of functions in a compact, long-zoom digicam.
- You require effective image stabilisation.
- You like shooting close-ups of flowers and other small objects.
- You'd like the ability to shoot both still pictures and HD video clips.
- You require good performance at moderately high sensitivity settings.
Don't buy this camera if:
- You require high resolution and low noise levels at ISO settings over 1600.
- You require fast burst speeds and a generous buffer capacity.
- You require fast response times for action photography... ”
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 02 October 2009 |
“ 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. The Panasonic FZ35 is one of the finer specimens I tested this summer.
My appreciation for the Panasonic FZ35 started with its solid build quality and excellent optics, which enjoy a more robust image stabilization. As we learned the camera, I was impressed with the HD movie options, including aperture and shutter speed control, and Raw support with full manual operation. But, at the other end of the spectrum, the Panasonic FZ35's Intelligent Auto mode made it easy to work with the camera right away and the full suite of aspect ratios made it fun. When you want to work in Scene modes, Panasonic gives you a few fun things to tweak there, too.
Outright prolonged applause for the accessories Panasonic has made available for the FZ35, too. The neutral density and polarizing filters will get shots you won't get with other long zooms. And the converter lenses extend the close-up and telephoto of the already wide range of the 18x zoom to places other zooms don't go.
Image quality, too, was up to snuff. The usual caveats apply to higher ISO shooting with a digicam, with images degrading at ISO 400 and falling apart at ISO 1,600 except for 5x7 or 4x6-inch printing. But the Panasonic FZ35 likes to set itself at ISO 80, and the color and tone the FZ35 captured was really a pleasure to review.
That lens hood and the scattered, stiff buttons are really the only drawback to the Panasonic FZ35 that I ran across in my two weeks with the camera. Fortunately they are minor enough not to rob the Panasonic FZ35 of a well-deserved Dave's Pick... ”
Imaging Resource's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
CNET UK 's conclusion / rating - 01 October 2009 |
“ The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 is a first-rate superzoom. What it lacks in ultimate zoom length, it more than makes up for with its responsiveness, raw files and stereo, HD movie capability. Perhaps the best thing, though, is its price, since it's significantly cheaper than its rivals... ”
Complete review here
CameraLabs 's conclusion / rating - 20 September 2009 |
“ Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-FZ38 / FZ35 is the latest version of the company’s gradually evolving super-zoom camera. Like its predecessors, this year’s updates may only be minor, but since they’re building on what was already one of the best super-zooms around, it places the new model in an even stronger position.
Buy the FZ38 / FZ35 and you’ll get a compact, lightweight super-zoom camera with 12 Megapixel resolution, a flexible 18x zoom with excellent stabilisation and very quick autofocus, 720p HD video with the choice of encoding formats, support for RAW files, a medium-sized but good-looking 2.7in screen, manual controls, HDMI output and one of the best fully automatic modes on the market. It continues to be a highly compelling proposition.
But while the screen is good quality, it’s disappointing to find it’s the same size and resolution as before, and still stuck firm in position. Panasonic’s own Lumix TZ7 / ZS3 sports a larger and more detailed 3in / 460k display, while arch-rival the Canon SX20 IS has a fully-articulated (albeit slightly smaller) screen.
It’s very important to carefully consider the pros and cons of the Canon against the Panasonic, and think about how they’ll relate to your photographic requirements. We've detailed the differences above, and the Canon certainly looks strong with its articulated screen and flash hotshoe, but you may find the RAW mode, manual exposures for movies, effective fringe-correction and slightly superior AF and stabilisation capabilities of the FZ38 / FZ35 more useful. It is however interesting to note now the Canon has 720p movies, the Panasonic fitted with stereo sound and both feature HDMI ports, these rival super-zooms are growing ever-closer. Ultimately one doesn’t take a decisive overall lead over the other, and it boils down to comparing feature-sets and handling for yourself. Suffice it to say both are great super-zoom cameras.
While the Panasonic has the edge on continuous shooting and AF speed though, it’s far from an action camera if you’re into capturing quick sequences. If that’s your thing, then seriously consider Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 or Canon’s PowerShot SX1 IS instead.
Should you decide the Panasonic FZ38 / FZ35’s feature-set suits you best though, you won’t be disappointed. Like its predecessor it delivers a compelling array of features for the money and easily comes Highly Recommended. Just ensure you compare it very closely with Canon’s SX20 IS... ”
CameraLabs's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
DCResource 's conclusion / rating - 14 September 2009 |
“ Photo quality was very good in most respects. The FZ35 takes accurate exposures, though you'll see highlight clipping at times, as you will on most compact cameras. Color was spot-on in most situations -- nice and vivid. Sharpness was right in that sweet spot at lower ISOs, though that drops off as the sensitivity increases. At the base ISO of 80 you will spot a fair amount of noise in shadow areas of your photos -- more than I would've liked to see. You'll also see some noise reduction artifacting at times, though it doesn't really start to smear details away until you get above ISO 400. While redeye made an appearance, it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately, the FZ35 doesn't have a removal tool in playback mode, so if it slipped past the dual removal systems when you took the photo, you'll have to wait until you're on your computer to fix this annoyance. Purple fringing was well controlled, courtesy of the Venus Engine HD image processor.
I've got a pair of issues to mention before I wrap things up. First, you won't be able to access the memory card slot when the camera is on a tripod. Second -- and I hope this isn't the start of a trend -- the FZ35's full manual is only included in digital format on an included CD-ROM. The quality of the manual itself also leaves much to be desired.
Despite some annoyances -- most of which can be worked around -- the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is an impressive super zoom camera. For those of you who want a full-featured super zoom camera with elaborate movie recording features, the FZ35 should be high on your list... ”
Complete review here
WhatDigitalCamera 's conclusion / rating - 04 September 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. The lens is great, as are the controls, and the overall feature set – including a wide-ranging 27-486mm zoom – successfully caters for the beginner right through to more advanced photographer. AVCHD Lite 720p movie recording, advanced manual controls, POWER O.I.S image stabilisation, exposure and focus lock, even manual focusing all feature, as do ‘pick up and go’ easy-to-use functions such as intelligent Auto (iA) and scene modes.
All in all, the FZ38 doesn’t pose many bad points at all, though as a ‘step up’ from the previous FZ28 model the advances are subtle rather than groundbreaking. The biggest moan would have to be high ISO sensitivity, which causes fairly destructive image noise – not ideal for handheld shooting in low light, though image stabilisation does go some way to provide a half-mast counter to this. For first time buyers looking for a superzoom-type compact the FZ38 propositions an excellent buy. Thoroughly recommended... ”
WhatDigitalCamera's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
Trusted Reviews 's conclusion / rating - 28 July 2009 |
“ My verdict on the FZ38 is pretty much the same as for its predecessor. If you've already got an FZ28 it's probably not enough of an improvement to justify an upgrade. However for anyone else looking for a new super-zoom camera they really don't come much better than this. Build quality, handling, features, performance, image quality and versatility are superior to any of its immediate rivals, and the excellent video quality is icing on the cake. To get anything better than this you'll have to move up to a DSLR... ”
Trusted Reviews's rating: |
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- 5 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 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. We're a little disappointed that Panasonic haven't extended the reach of the 18x zoom lens to match its main rivals, but the 27-486mm focal length is still a very versatile one, especially given the addition of the slightly more effective Power OIS anti-shake system that reduces the overall number of blurry shots.
The 2.7 inch monitor is also looking a little small and low-resolution these days, but the much-improved video mode complete with AVCHD format support, stereo sound, and one-touch recording more than makes up for it. Being able to use that huge zoom and both the Intelligent Auto options and new Creative Movie shooting mode makes for a very effective movie mode for both beginners and more experienced photographers alike, although the slow speed of the zooming mechanism does detract a little from the overall experience.
Other key improvements worthy of mention include the noticeably faster start-up and focus times thanks to the new Venus Engine HD5 processing engine, longer battery life, addition of Face Recognition to the Intelligent Auto shooting mode, and the new High Dynamic Range mode which is surprisingly effective. The move from a 10 to 12 megapixel sensor thankfully hasn't come at the expense of image quality, with ISO 800 on the DMC-FZ38 comparable to ISO 800 on the older FZ28, despite the increase in megapixels. I'd be happy to use ISO 100-800 for most photos, with ISO 1600 reserved for low-light situations. Having said that, image quality still isn't in the same league as even the cheapest DSLR, especially at the higher ISO settings, so if that's your main priority, you'd be better off compromising on the zoom range and looking elsewhere.
Panasonic have widely resisted the temptation to change the FZ-series template too much, whilst adding enough new features to justify upgrading from earlier models. It may not offer the most megapixels, widest or longest zoom, or the biggest screen, but it does still offer a well-balanced and full-featured overall package that's still our pick of the super-zoom crowd... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
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