• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 27.00mm - 486.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 860.4mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 advantages over Nikon D4S

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Lighter weight
    424g vs 1356g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon D4S advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ35

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 7.31 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.20 vs 2.0 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 3020 vs 470 shots
    Capture more photos
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    11 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
    922k 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
    0.20 vs 0.34 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.6 fps vs 2.3 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    200 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    409600 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
  • 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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Excellent, tank-like build quality; First-rate ergonomics a pro would expect; Superb performance with confident autofocus; Great image quality; Big, bright viewfinder with 100% coverage; Excellent battery life; Doubles as a powerful video capture tool

  • Fairly minor upgrade over the D4; Image quality improvements apply only to JPEG; XQD card format isn't broadly accepted; Consumer-friendly default JPEG processing may turn off some pros; Body is large and hefty (but that's normal for pro gear)

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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

Nikon D4S
Fujifilm S8100fd
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon D4S 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

Nikon D4S
Olympus SP-565UZ
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash

Compare Nikon D4S vs Olympus SP-565UZ

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

Nikon D4S
Pentax X70
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D4S vs Pentax X70

Compared to Nikon D4

Panasonic DMC-FZ35
Nikon D4
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Nikon D4

Nikon D4S
Nikon D4
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $4500
  • 35mm
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D4S vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Panasonic DMC-FZ35
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $400
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4S
Canon EOS-1D C
  • $5399
  • 35mm
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $6989
  • 35mm
  • Shoot 4K video
  • More cross-type AF points

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