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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 (DMC-FZ38 in Europe) is a super-zoom, digital compact camera built as a successor to the DMC-FZ28. It features a powerful 27mm, wide-angle LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens with an 18x optical zoom AND a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor. This combined with the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) and ultra high-speed AF allow users to take exceptionally high-quality photos quickly and effectively. Most unique about the DMC-FZ35 is its incorporation of AVCHD Lite*2 technology, which is a superior Motion format; it surpasses conventional QuickTime and JPEG videos. Included also is a Creative Movie mode, which allows users to manually adjust the shutter & aperture—giving them the power to develop near professional-quality films. Note also the unit’s impressive array of photo-taking features: Intelligent Auto, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Exposure, and five automatic scene settings.
MSRP $379.99
Release date August, 2009
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Features
- Super-Zoom Digital Compact Camera
- LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT Lens
- Power Optical Image Stabilizer
- AVCHD Lite*2 Technology
- Creative Movie Mode
- Intelligent Auto
- Face Recognition
- Intelligent ISO Control
- Intelligent Exposure
- Automatic Scene Settings
- Wind Cut Mode (removes wind noise)
- High Dynamic Mode (bright/dark light)
Specifications
- Sensor: 12.1-megapixel CCD
- Image (Max): 3264x2448
- Film (Max): 1280x720p
- File Formats: JPEG, QuickTime, RAW, AVCHD Lite
- Lens: 18x optical zoom
- Digital Zoom: Up to 4x
- ISO Sensitivity: 80 - 1600
- Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000 sec
- Self Timer: 2, 10 sec
- LCD: 2.7" TFT LCD
- Connectivity: USB, AV, miniHDMI, DC
- Storage: SD, SDHC, 40MB Internal
- Power: Li-ion
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Black
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD
UPC: 037988263677
EAN: 037988263677
MPN: DMC-FZ35P-K
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MSRP $599.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 20x optical zoom
- manual control option for the aperture and shutter
- 1080p video recording
Cons
- no external microphone input
- grainy in low light
- Lens cap falls off easily, no tether
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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MSRP $499.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- RAW format support
- large 2.8" tilt/swivel display with respectable resolution (461k dots)
Cons
- no HD video mode
- same form factor as previous cameras in the series - slightly heavy and large
- cost
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Canon PowerShot G11
MSRP $249.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 12x optical zoom
- uses AA batteries
Cons
- does not record video in high definition
- zoom is noisy during video recording
- uses AA batteries
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500
MSRP $299.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 15x optical zoom
- 3" LCD screen
- face detection
Cons
- powered by AA batteries
- doesn't like certain SD/SDHC cards
- does not work with cheaper rechargeables that drop below 1.2V after light use
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Nikon Coolpix L100
MSRP $399.99
Released January, 2009
The Pentax X70 is a professional quality camera that is small in size. It has a 12 megapixel resolution and an excellent 24x zoom lens. The camera has an average 2.7" LCD screen to view the pictures on and comes with triple shake reduction technology to minimize camera shaking and image bluring. The Pentax...
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Pentax X70
MSRP $399.99
Released September, 2009
Canon's PowerShot SX20 is a higher-end point-and-shoot camera (non-DSLR) that offers a range of features, and is targeted at experienced amateur photographers. It has a 20x optical zoom capability with optical image stabilization, and an AUTO mode that can select from 22 different preset shooting modes (or these can be user-selected). The overall photo...
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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
MSRP $400.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- optical image stabilization
- utilizes affordable, capacious and easy to find SD/SDHC flash storage
- 24x optical zoom
Cons
- difficult battery/memory card door with poor durability
- colours can be over saturated
- filters cannot be attached
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Kodak EasyShare Z980
MSRP $449.99
Released January, 2009
The Olympus SP-590UZ is a high powercamera with 26x zoom that covers a focal length range of 26-676mm. With such a high powered zoom, the camera comes with image stabilization which helps prevent camera shake from ruining pictures. The Olympus SP-590UZ is similiar to older Olympus UZ cameras in the fact that it can...
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Olympus SP-590UZ
MSRP $499.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- utilizes easy to find, affordable and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
- affordable price
- 24x optical zoom
Cons
- potentially too large or expensive for the majority of consumers
- still a point-and-shoot, can never replace a DSLR
- bulky for a point-and-shoot
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Nikon Coolpix P90
Reviews
September 15, 2009
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Pros
- Unlike some competitors, has a filter screw thread on the lens (46mm)
- Great range of choices from "Intelligent auto" which does nearly everything for you to Manual setting of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. 14 choices on mode wheel, 20 different scene modes.
Cons
- User Interface sometimes poor - mystery descriptions like "Mode1 / Mode2" for stabilization, short on explanatory text which could help.
- Full operating instructions only supplied on CD, not in print.
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September 28, 2009
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Pros
- 18x optical zoom; very high
- extended battery life of approximately 470 pictures
- improved optical image stabilization (supposedly 2x better than the previous generation)
- 1cm macro mode
- digital viewfinder (201k dot, 100% view) and LCD (230k dot)
- captures video in 720p high definition
- utilizes cheap, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
- great value - powerfu hybrid for a good price
- stereo microphones for more accurate audio in recorded video
- intelligent face detection - will remember faces found in multiple photographs
- can store photos in RAW format
- improved auto-focus
- Unlike some competitors, has a filter screw thread on the lens (46mm)
- Great range of choices from "Intelligent auto" which does nearly everything for you to Manual setting of aperture, shutter speed and ISO. 14 choices on mode wheel, 20 different scene modes.
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Pros
- 18x optical zoom; very high
- improved optical image stabilization (supposedly 2x better than the previous generation)
- 1cm macro mode
- digital viewfinder (201k dot, 100% view) and LCD (230k dot)
- captures video in 720p high definition
- utilizes cheap, easy to find and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
- great value - powerfu hybrid for a good price
- stereo microphones for more accurate audio in recorded video
- intelligent face detection - will remember faces found in multiple photographs
- can store photos in RAW format
- improved auto-focus
Cons
- big for a point-and-shoot
- small sensor size
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Pros
- 18x optical zoom; very high
- extended battery life of approximately 470 pictures
Cons
- big for a point-and-shoot
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