Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Nikon D7500

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Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Nikon D7500

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

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Succeeded by the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 advantages over Nikon D7500

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

Nikon D7500 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.22 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 720p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

950 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
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
0.07 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
20.9 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
8.2 fps vs 2.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 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
1638400 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
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Panasonic DMC-FZ35 Review

New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.
Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon D7200

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

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Nikon D7500

Nikon D7200

$864
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1097
APS-C

NFC
More telephoto lens reach

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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 D7500

Fujifilm S8100fd

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization

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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

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Nikon D7500

Olympus SP-565UZ

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$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

Nikon D7500

Pentax X70

$864
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Faster JPEG shooting

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Compared to Canon 80D

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Canon 80D

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer exposure

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Canon 80D

Nikon D7500

Canon 80D

$864
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

$935
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

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