Description

Corrective power for visibly clearer zooming. Hybrid still/motion images with POWER O.I.S. and an 18x optical zoom AVCHD Lite Beautiful HD movies, extended shooting time The FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format (MPEG-4/H.264) 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. Just connect the camera to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (optional) for fast and easy slideshow enjoyment. Creative Movie mode: You can adjust the aperture and shutter speed any way you like. This mode gives you a wider range of expressive possibilities to explore in your movie making. Zoom-in movie: You can zoom in and out while shooting movies. Stereo mic: This camera features Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, which records dynamic, true-to-life audio to bring out the power of your HD images. IA mode (Movie): You can also use iA mode to shoot movies, and let the camera do all the work for you. High-speed response for truly intuitive shooting Enjoy high-speed 1.2-second start-ups, AF speeds of approximately 0.3 second, and up to five consecutive shots at 2.3 frames per second with full resolution. You can also take up to 470 photos with a single battery charge (CIPA). This comfortable level of performance lets you capture even the most fleeting shutter chances. Wide-angle 27mm LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens and 18x optical zoom The bright F2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT lens ranges from 27mm wide-angle all the way to 486mm telephoto. Combined with the double* corrective power of the improved POWER O.I.S., this makes it possible to capture subjects clearly without hand-shaking, even in the telephoto range. *Panasonic comparison

Customer Reviews

 Very Impressive Photos - Aug 26, 2010

I wanted to downsize from a dSLR to a smaller camera because the bigger camera was just too heavy to lug around my neck all day especially since I had a zoom lens on it. I also wanted a small camera that had a viewfinder. Sometimes you just can't see that back screen well enough to take a good picture. Of course I wanted to have the option of manually setting camera speed, aperture etc. plus I wanted, perhaps, to take a short video of some amazing scene on one of my trips.

I bought the Panasonic FZ-35 and have had it now for about 6 months. It takes absolutely gorgeous photos...crisp images, accurate colors in all lighting situations. The camera's IntelligentAuto is often smarter than I am and takes a better balanced picture than I do. I now do very little editing with photo software. As I expected, the viewfinder comes in handy for some shots. The camera is light and easy to carry around all day even hanging around my neck. I have an impressive zoom lens.

I've gone through a slew of large and small cameras looking for one that produced sharp photos and that didn't require that I take extra lens with me. I finally found what I was looking for in this camera and would recommend its purchase to anyone. I'd put my photos up against those from a dSLR anytime.

 LOVE IT! - Aug 24, 2010

I am close to a total amateur but have been trying out cameras over the last several months. I returned them all until this one. This camera has everything I have been looking for short of a DSL. My kids play sports and the burst mode is amazingly fast. I am able to capture everything so quickly it's almost like watching a movie in playback. I was even able to get individual shots of my kids on a roller coaster as it sped by. I recently took it on a whale watch and got wonderful movie footage and if I wasn't directly in the wind it picked up sound very well also. The 18x optical zoom has also made it possible to catch wildlife in my back yard I couldn't before. Powers on fast. Tons of easy settings to use. I even got a clear shot of the Big Dipper using the shutter speed selections. It has all the priority settings for people who have a real working knowledge of cameras (not me). And the battery lasts forever. It went everywhere with us on our week long vacation, including almost two hours of whale watch footage/stills and I only had to recharge it once and even then it was still 1/2 charged. It's bulkier than your standard point and shoot but if you want the shots and have a little time to learn the easy settings, it's a wonderful do everything family camera.

 Purely AMAZING - Aug 23, 2010

bought this before my trip to Colorado. forgot my spare battery and the recharger but the battery i had lasted the whole trip! tons of pictures and videos, and just SICK picture quality, i recommend this to anyone and everyone. Such a beast camera.

 Great camera at a resonable price - Aug 21, 2010

I lost the previous model of this Panasonic camera on a trip to California several years ago. As a replacement I got a Nikon P90. That's a nice camera, but never came near the features and picture quality of this Panasoic DMC-FZ35. Great pictures, easy to follow menus and just very simply a fine camera for an amateur like myself. Recommend it strongly for anyone who wants great pictures without a lot of fuss, but something more than just point and shoot.

 Going Camera happy with the DMC-FZ35 - Aug 18, 2010

I just love my new camera. I upgraded from a simple Kodak EasyShare, so this camera is sooo much better. My brother in law has the same one and he recommended it to me. I love the many features on it, but I haven't quite figured out all of them yet.
The quality of the pictures are great. I took several close ups of flowers in my garden and they look like calendar pictures!!!
The optical zoom is an amazing thing on here too! Wow! I'm amazed at how clear the pictures are, using it!! That's definitely an A++++ feature on here.
I recommend this camera for anyone who wants a bit of a challenge and doesn't mind taking the time to get to know this camera and its many features. I would not recommend it to someone who wants a simple but good camera. I'd get one with less features on it.
But I love my new camera and am going camera happy!!

 If you are considering a DSLR, look at this camera first - Aug 18, 2010

This camera is amazing, it is also amazingly complicated. On the other hand it has many automatic settings that seem to work fine. The main point of this review has to do with DSLR cameras. I have used high quality film type SLR cameras for 40 years, however I have not had a DSLR, and was going to buy one. After using this camera, I can't imagine ever owning a DSLR. Why? Because this camera for the average enthusiast, someone like me, does everything you could do with a DSLR and three separate lenses for about 1/5th the price and 1/10th the weight. I am sure it does not have the rugged construction of a DSLR, but most people do not need that. An additional plus, if you are into video, you no longer need a special camera for that. It is sort of like, in concept, a smart phone that replaces a number of different special use gadgets (PDA, voice recorder, camera, video, etc.).

One other thought, technology changes at an amazing pace, unless you are a professional, why spend extra money for unneeded durability and extra long life if it is going to be out of date in three years? I rarely wear out a camera, phone, computer, etc. I normally replace such things because the new ones have attractive features that make the old ones obsolete. Until something better comes along, I am stuck on "super zoon" cameras like this one. I don't know much about the competition, but this is a great one at an attractive price. Before buying I looked closely at the features and reviews of all major brands. This camera seemed to have the most loyal following with the fewest complaints. I imagine the others to be quite good, but this one is for sure.

 solid camera for price - Aug 17, 2010

This is a solid camera for the price. This is my 4th Panasonic, along with 2 other Canon's. I recently took this camera on a rugged 13 hour trek thru green meadows, heavily wooded areas, and snowy slopes. The pictures came out equally well in all settings. Indoor pics were good, especially with the flash. The construction seems a bit cheap. However, I have bounced this camera a lot, and it does fine. If you are looking for a pocket camera, this is definitely not the camera. I would recommend the ZS3 for that. I don't really use the video mode, so I cannot comment on that. I took a few tele photos of goats with about 2/3 zoom, and the pics came out clear. I have not taken any pics with a full zoom, so I cannot comment one way or the other on that one. I would recommend this camera.

 I am pleased - Aug 16, 2010

I am really pleased with this camera. It's been with me for just about a week now, and I am completely lost in taking pictures. The best feature about the camera was that it is lighter than what I imagined, (I read about that in reviews here, but still it was lighter than what I expected).
Secondly, the ease of finding controls on the camera is also great.

These are the best hardware features which I liked. I am an amateur and thus would not like to detail the technicalities, but I read many reviews in this section and that helped me in selecting this product and I am sure I made no mistake.

Go for it - my bottomline!!

 Love our Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 !!! - Aug 16, 2010

We have used our new Panasonic Lumix camera on vacation now, and find it takes wonderful pictures !! It is easy to understand the functions, it takes beautiful action shots, and the night pictures are perfect !! The zoom is fantastic, too !! We would definitely recommend this camera to anyone who takes a lot of photos, especially those photos that can't be duplicated, such as those on vacation, or family/friends that you don't see often. You won't be disappointed.

 An outstanding camera - Aug 15, 2010

About every two to three years I upgrade my wife's camera. She has two basic requirements; fast recovery for multiple shots and as much zoom as she can get over 8x. Naturally, the picture quality has to be great and the weight has to be low. She is also a petite person, so the controls have to be easy for her to use with little hands. We started this trek a number of years ago with a 1MP camera and this one with 12MP is simply amazing. The zoom and macro features are easy to use and the auto focus with them is incredible as well. The picture quality is perfect. I mean your eyes won't pick up the detail that this camera does. She is still learning all the features of this beauty and, yes, you will need to RTFM. If you don't, you will not get the full benifit of this marvellous device. This is also a step up from the point and shoot class, although you could use it as one, because the lens is interchangeable. This Lumix is a great camera and at the Amazon price, it is a great deal as well. We are very pleased with every aspect of it.

 Amazing value at this price! - Aug 09, 2010

I'm not a digital photography geek, and I've been working with lower-end Olympus and Canon A-Series Powershot cameras, primarily for static close-up work (for ebay postings). I never found those cameras to be easy to use or at all useful for on-the-fly, outdoor shooting. With little or no absorption of the Panasonic DCM-FZ35 owner's manual, I've been able to shoot some really nice outdoor snapshots using both the LCD and the viewfinder. The various settings are almost fun to find and experiment with on the DCM-FZ35's display. Overall, an exciting lower-to-mid range camera for amateurs who can't afford a DSLR! I LIKE IT!!

 Noisy images - good HD video - Aug 09, 2010

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
I bought this camera after reading hundreds of good reviews.
However, it is a disappointment.
The pictures have so much noise that I want to return it. But since I bought it online and has 20% restocking fee plus shipping, I'll have to stick with it.

Good:
Great zoom. Specially while recording video, the zoom is smooth and focuses quick. Video/audio quality is very good and AVCHD lite h264 format lets capture more with less space. Lightweight and small size.
Good image quality only in sun light. Good image quality if 100% magnification/crop is not required.

BAD:
Horrible noise in pictures at 100% magnification even at ISO-80.
When zoomed, the noise increases. Pictures taken indoors with flash also has noise and same with pictures in shadows. My old Canon A560 has better picture quality indoors and in shadows. It seems that FZ35 uses higher ISO and slow shutter speed to get pictures all the time and results in bad quality.

Conclusion:
Good camera for average all around purpose and for outdoor daylight situations. HD video with zoom is great feature and worth the price.
May be playing with Camera settings will help get better image quality.
Only looking at out of the box image quality, I do not recommend this camera. I'll play with settings and if I get any luck, will update.

 Great camera - Aug 08, 2010

Took wonderful photos and videos in Yellowstone Park. The only difficulty is with the instructions. Only brief initial instructions included and the rest must be downloaded. Difficult to find exactly what you want to know. I still have not figured out how to download my videos, which play very nicely on the camera itself.

 Great Camera - Aug 06, 2010

After reading hundreds of reviews of various cameras and almost pulling the trigger on the similar Leica version of the camera, I opted to buy the Panasonic.
Brought it to coastal Maine last week and for the first time since I switched from quality film cameras, I feel like a photographer again. Super sharp, detailed photos that amaze me. I was using a five year old Olympus that was adequate but this one is superb.

 Good camera! - Aug 06, 2010

Bought the camera a month back and am happy with the purchase.the photo quality is pretty good. I have taken photos in the point and shoot mode(IA setting) and the pics ahve turned out great so far. It would have been nice if they could have included an articulating screen although this would have jacked the camera price.

 AVCHD conversion software here. - Aug 05, 2010

I agree with all the 5 star reviews. Here is my answer for some people who are still having issues with the AVCHD format on PC. This free converting software works great if you don't have higher end editing software or just want to convert one or two clips to post on Facebook or send someone in email.

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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 12.1MP Digital Camera - Aug 05, 2010

The camera is light weight and extremely easy to operate. The high quality Leica lens allows for great photographs of any variety - food, people, architecture, etc. Great value in terms of price to quality ratio.

 Lumix DMC-FZ35 is a great performer - Aug 04, 2010

I purchased a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 a little over 2 weeks ago. I got it less than 1 week before having to shoot photos at a wedding. I have always been a Canon lover and figured I would never stray from the fold. But after very much research, I actually was intrigued with the things I read about the Lumix FZ35. This is where I take a leap of faith. In under 2 days of pushing buttons, perusing menus and taking maybe 4 practice shots, I threw myself into the wedding photo arena and I was very pleased with my results. The pictures were clean and sharp, the color was very true, the auto focus was fast and sure. I even shot 23 minutes of AVCHD video during the rehearsal ( mind you I have Never shot video in my life ), and it turned out immaculate. For anyone who likes to shoot video, this AVCHD is a no brainer in my opinion. The only iffy pics in the whole lot were completely my own fault for not selecting a faster shutter speed to shoot moving targets. For the price of this camera and what you get it is an amazing deal. It has the sophistication to please anyone who doesn't require a SLR, and for those who need something a little more simple, I think this more than fits the bill as a superior point and shoot in iA mode and the video enthusiasts will love this thing. Battery life...a real pet peeve of mine, especially with some previous Canons I have owned. I shot between 400 and 500 pictures, in jpeg light compression mode, many of these were in raw mode for editing to ensure the wedding party got some that would be frame worthy, and then the 23 minutes of video.By the end of the day...battery life was down only 1 bar out of 3 !! I bought a second back up battery for this event and didn't even come close to needing it. My niece was shooting with a Nikon Coolpix L110 and easily went through 20 AA batteries at this event. Don't get me wrong, her Nikon takes wonderful pictures, but we are talking battery life here. By the way, I never used the flash once with a single photo of the wedding and the camera compensated beautifully. I did shoot a few shots at a rehearsal dinner in a restaurant and opted for a flash and it worked extremely well. Over the entire weekend, I got not a single red-eye. To wind this up, I am not telling you to buy this camera, but I am telling you, you will be very pleased if you do. I used TopRam 32 gig SDHC class 6 storage media and backup battery ( not needed ) was from Battery Head. Zeikos 3 filter kit for protection. I hope this was helpful to those who are not overly technical and just needed a review from an average person. Love my new camera!!!

 An excellent choice for a megazoom. - Jul 31, 2010

I researched and read a lot of reviews before buying this model. It seemed that there is no ideal choice in compact mega-zooms. So much is crammed in that there have to be compromises. That said, I am extremely happy with this camera. So far my main complaint is that the full user manual comes on a CD. I'd like to have a printed version. About the only other 'complaint' I can think of is that there are so many features and modes that you can't possibly use them all and if you forget that you set it to 'starry night' you may not get such good action shots of the kids b-day party. The solution is to just leave the camera in its intelligent auto mode, but then I like to fiddle.

The pros say that the picture quality on compact zooms is not the best but to my eye I don't see a problem. However I did experiment some with lowering the resolution from 12 to 8 megapixels. Comparing the same scene shot at both resolutions and each magnified to show the same small part of the scene, if anything the 8-mpix picture is slightly crisper. BTW, an advantage of setting the camera to a smaller resolution actually extends the zoom range. At 8-mpix it goes to 24X, at 3-mpix to 35X!

The camera takes very good photos in dim light. It's nice to avoid the flash sometimes.

 Almost great - Jul 30, 2010

I agonized over buying this camera because it was the only one that I was considering that was not in any stores for me to look at first. I bought it based on reviews here, and am glad I did. I've been using Sonys for the past 4 years and this is tremendously better in almost every way. Now that I've gotten the chance to hold it in my hand and use it, I am very glad I got this instead of the Nikon or Cannon.

So far I've had one problem - the cables to connect the camera to my PC don't fit into the camera. Neither the cable to download pictures nor the separate cable to download movies fit properly. I finally got the cable to attach into the camera, but when I plugged it into three different computers using three different operating systems, they all told me the device was malfunctioning and would not connect. Luckily one of my computers has a card reader and I can download that way. As great as their camera is, the Panasonic website is horrible to try to find support information. I sent them an e-mail and 4 days later got a response asking that I call and talk with them directly. If either the cables worked or the web site or customer service were responsive, I'd have given this 5 stars.

 Amazing little camera ideal for traveling - Jul 30, 2010

We bought this camera for a trip to Africa where we are limited to 25 pounds of luggage. That made it impossible to haul around my SLR-type digital with the extra lenses. This seems to be a great alternative. The pictures are amazingly good for such a small and light camera. Of course, it can't compete with a large camera and lens, but considering everything, I am quite happy with the camera. I find the zoom feature a bit difficult to use as it moves so quickly from one extreme to the other. It takes some practice to learn how to zoom in on a subject without going too far. However, I took a photo of a dung beetle my wife spotted near our home and was very pleased with the result. The bug was crawling on the ground about six feet (2m) away and I was able to capture a full frame image. The result can be found at [...].

I am pleased to see that the video taken with the camera is at least as good as what I had before, though that is not the primary reason I bought the camera.

 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 - Jul 29, 2010

Muy buena la calidad del video y el sonido, El zoom y la Relación de 12.1MP es espectacular .

 More than expected - Jul 28, 2010

I wanted to replace mi old canon camera and Panasonic FZ35 is the best choice for me.

As others said, it`s excellent for an amateur photographer.

the only cons i see is that it`looks cheaper than others cameras in this price range because of the plastic used to build it, but no pay attention... buy it!!! you won`t repent.

 Great stepping stone .... - Jul 27, 2010

I have only owned little point and shoot cameras before and even though I wanted to get more serious about photography, I was hesitant. Almost every camera that was recommended to me was so expensive and a lot more camera for such a newbie like myself. I could justify spending $300 on a new toy but anything over that was just too much to be spending on a hobby I wasn't sure I was even going to stick with. Even if I did enjoy taking photos, I didn't know if I would have any skills that would to encourage me to stick with it! So after doing a ton of research and getting some feedback from an owner of this camera, I went for it and bought the Panasonic Lumix FZ35. Even though it has only been a few days, I don't regret it for a second.

It's quite a bit bigger than what I'm used to but it fits in my hands perfectly and is not too heavy to port around for several hours. There are a ton of features that I still have to get comfortable with but just two days after getting it, I went out to a Mustang car show and took about 300 pictures without even putting a dent in the battery life. Even without knowing all the features, putting it on iA - intelligent auto mode - worked perfect for what I wanted it for and I walked away with some very pretty shots.

Since I'm eons away from being even a "serious amateur" - this camera is a perfect "learning" camera for me. It allows me to experiment with settings like ISO, white balance, zoom and exposure without spending a fortune on a higher end camera with all the bells and whistles. And the great part is even though I don't know all those settings - I can still use it using the iA setting when I need to!!

So if you want a camera that's more than a point and shoot but don't want to spend a whole lot of money - you should definitely consider this one. My only suggestions would be to invest in a camera bag, a second battery and a tripod to save yourself a separate trip or purchase to complete your new hobby kit. My only complaint is that there is no remote control option available for this model which would help when experimenting with portrait settings. Other than that - this is by far the best "large" purchase I've made in years.

 Great Quality Pics and very easy to use :) - Jul 26, 2010

I love the camara, but the cord to hold the cap was not included :(