Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD Reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera with 18x POWER Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7 inch LCD Reviews
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The FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than the conventional Motion JPEG. Plus, the FZ35 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals.

Technical Details

- 12.1-megapixel resolution
- 27mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens; 18x optical zoom with POWER O.I.S.
- HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; AVCHD Lite format
- 2.7-inch TFT LCD screen
- Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
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 "Lumnix fz35" 2009-10-02
By M. Sant (charlottesville, virginia)
This purchase is a replacement for the Lumix FZ18 which was also a fine camera. I find the fz35 to be a great point and shoot super zoom. I shoot one-handed often so a regular DLSR is not really useful to me. The fz35 is very easy to use one handed, all the controls are very convenient (if you are right handed that is). It has a remarkable lens and produces a great picture. The only drawback I can find to this camera is its somewhat poor low light/high iso capabilities. I personally find anything above 200 iso to be unacceptable, the grain is very noticeable. It is programmable to limit the iso to various ranges and when shooting between 80 and 180 iso, the images are exceptional. The autofocus is quick and manual mode is very flexible. Overall I am very happy with this camera.


 "Beware of Willoughbys!!" 2009-10-01
By R. Luce (High Point NC)
Beware of Willoughbys. I ordered this camera last night from Amazon only to have it canceled the next morning by Willoughbys, claiming a typo and then offering the product for $ 100.00 more. Classic bait and switch. Shame on Amazon for associating with a company such as Willoughbys. After many years of good service from Amazon, this experience has thought me a lesson, do not believe the prices you see on Amazon, and don't waste your time considering them as a vendor...


 "Super Awesome!!" 2009-09-29
By Manish Sethi (USA)
I have recently bought DMC FZ35 after a long research to buy a camera.
I wanted a Mega zoom (>12X), so my choices were limited.
Panasonic is truly one of the best companies out there.
Its a great camera for both point and shoot and doing some experiments with the images.
Image quality is par excellence.
This is a super light camera for its size!
Only problem with the camera is its burst mode, its limited only to max of 5 pics.
Other than that its the best camera out in the market today!


 "New King of the MegaZoom crowd." 2009-09-23
By J. Holdahl (South Dakota)
As a serious amateur, I've been fortunate enough to own a number of point and shoots including Panasonic, Fuji, several Nikon's, & a couple of Canon's. All have had their strong points and I'm not a brand loyalist by any means, but after a couple of weeks, I must say I absolutely love this camera.

My first impressions were ones of pleasant shock. The camera seemed smaller than in the pictures and if it seemed smaller, it seemed doubly more so in terms of weight. Compared to my SLR this thing is an absolute lightweight but very well built and certainly heavier than the smaller 'in your pocket' point and shoots. A great balance...although I wouldn't want to drop it. Some strategically placed silicone on the housing would make this a bit more rugged without much if any impact on cost. Powerup is about as fast as you can bring the camera up to your face - amongst the best of the point and shoots. Controls are easy to use and I like the mini joystick for making on the fly adjustments in manual and scene modes. The menus are fairly well laid out although some items I had to resort to the manual to find their location for the first time.

The iA or Intelligent Auto function gave consistently above par picture quality, although I was always able to tweak it better myself (this could have been as much preference as anything). The AVCHD and HD movies worked absolutely flawless with my Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6E [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]. (NOTE:Make sure you lowlevel format these SDHC cards a COUPLE of times BEFORE first use). I do wish that you could use the normal shutter release instead of the dedicated movie button on the back face when in movie mode. I kept forgetting and tried to stop the movies using the shutter button instead of the record button. Minor nuisance, but will be overcome as I get my brain wrapped around the change in button locations.

The battery worked well past 300 stills and about 35 clips, so I am very pleased with it with the LCD display being used for most of the shots. I purchase another spare battery;Lenmar DLP006 Lithium-ion Digital Camera/Camcorder Battery Equivelent to the Panasonic CGR-S006A Battery, also available here at Amazon, and it appears to be working about as well as the original Panasonic (a great buy). The EVF or Electronic View Finder was very handy, although most of the overlaid information is very hard to distinguish in the small EVF. I CAN'T BELIEVE PANASONIC DIDN'T INCLUDE A RUBBER BOOT FOR THE EVF! Please someone, anyone, make it as an accessory.

The EZ or Extra Zoom function is quite handy. Using this feature, you can shoot at lower resolutions and get more effective zooming power out of the camera...over 30x and it works very well. The LCD screen is clear and crisp, but its performance in high ambient light is about average. Thank goodness for the electronic view finder mentioned above.

Image stabilization is the absolute best amongst my camera collection and is especially noticeable in low light and full zoom. I was pleasantly surprised how well I could take indoor pictures at night with a simple tweak of the exposure. Far better than any of my other point and shoots, although nowhere near my SLR.

The standard 3picture burst mode was fairly standard and unimpressive, but the 10pics per second for speed priority and 6 pics per second in image priority burst mode worked well for catching difficult shots like geese landing on the water and children jumping out of swings, but I still wish the resolution and picture quality was better in these modes. Still, for a point and shoot, it's ability to catch the fast action is at the top of it's class.

The lens cap interferes with zoom, but the camera will kindly remind you that you have left it on with a 17,000 volt discharge...just kidding...it will tell you on the LCD screen.

LIKES: Ease of use, picture quality, zoom and extra zoom, HD movie, lightweight, stop action. BEST Point and Shoot I've ever owned ! ! !

DISLIKES: (all minor) No eyepiece boot for EVF, lens cap interferes with zoom, tripod mount interferes with battery/memory door when in use. Only 10 sec. max on the built in timer.



 "Great Camera" 2009-09-21
By Ariel Diaz (New York, NY USA)
I won't go into specifics, but all I have to say is that I got this camera last week, and it seriously met my expectations. It's not a DSLR, but it's great for what it is. So, am I happy with my purchase? Absolutely! Would I recommend it? Absolutely!


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