Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon SL2

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Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon SL2

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
27.00mm - 486.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FZ35 Review.
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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon SL2 Review.
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Compare Canon SL2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon SL2 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
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Succeeded by the Canon SL3
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 advantages over Canon SL2

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Canon SL2 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~0.60 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 470 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
7 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.08 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 2.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
22 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Panasonic DMC-FZ35 Review

Higher resolution and better image quality than SL1; Much improved dynamic range; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Compact body with improved ergonomics; Articulating touchscreen; Full HD movies up to 60p; Better battery life.
Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Dynamic range and high ISO performance still not as good as leading competitors; No 4K video option; OVF only offers 9 AF points.
Read our Canon SL2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S8100fd

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Fujifilm S8100fd

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
HDMI out

$399
1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Canon SL2

Fujifilm S8100fd

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon SL2 vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Compared to Olympus SP-565UZ

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Olympus SP-565UZ

$400
1/2.33 inch

HDMI out
More pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Hot shoe
Bulb shutter

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Canon SL2

Olympus SP-565UZ

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Pentax X70

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Pentax X70

$400
1/2.33 inch

RAW file ability
Longer stills battery life

$400
1/2.33 inch

Tiltable Screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Pentax X70

Canon SL2

Pentax X70

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

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Compared to Nikon D3500

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon D3500

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Nikon D3500

Canon SL2

Nikon D3500

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

$623
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

Compare Canon SL2 vs Nikon D3500

Compared to Canon SL3

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Canon SL3

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$632
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon SL3

Canon SL2

Canon SL3

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$632
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Longer stills battery life

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