Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Sony A33

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Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Sony A33

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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 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 advantages over Sony A33

Less expensive
$400 vs $750 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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

470 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A33 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 1.53 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Less shutter lag
0.21 vs 0.34 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
14.2 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 2.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
13 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
25600 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
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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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

Sony A33

Fujifilm S8100fd

$540
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Sony A33 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

Sony A33

Olympus SP-565UZ

$540
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony A33 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

Sony A33

Pentax X70

$540
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A33 vs Pentax X70

Compared to Nikon D3100

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Nikon D3100

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Nikon D3100

Sony A33

Nikon D3100

$540
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A33 vs Nikon D3100

Compared to Sony A55

Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Sony A55

$400
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Sony A55

Sony A33

Sony A55

$540
APS-C

$734
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A33 vs Sony A55

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