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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 / DMC-FZ38

12.1 megapixels

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  • User Score (1654)
    9.2 9.2 from 1654 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    8.4 8.4 from 24 reviewers
  • Design (14)
    9.1 9.1 from 14 reviewers
  • Value for money (35)
    9.1 9.1 from 35 reviewers
  • Features (80)
    9.2 9.2 from 80 reviewers
  • Ease of use (82)
    9.0 9.0 from 82 reviewers
  • Performance (81)
    9.0 9.0 from 81 reviewers
  • Picture quality (111)
    9.0 9.0 from 111 reviewers
  • Durability (7)
    8.3 8.3 from 7 reviewers
  • Reliability (5)
    10 10 from 5 reviewers
  • Overall quality (16)
    8.7 8.7 from 16 reviewers
  • Looks (4)
    8.8 8.8 from 4 reviewers
  • Battery performance (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Display (91)
    8.8 8.8 from 91 reviewers
  • Video quality (9)
    10 10 from 9 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (78)
    9.1 9.1 from 78 reviewers
  • Equipment (3)
    9.0 9.0 from 3 reviewers
  • Portability (13)
    9.8 9.8 from 13 reviewers
  • Build quality (4)
    9.0 9.0 from 4 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. PhotographyBLOG

    10/10
    27 July 2009

    The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ38 builds on the proven design of its predecessor, the FZ28, making few handling changes but adding a number of significant Read more

  2. CNET

    CNET
    9.0/10
    1 October 2009

    A superzoom's a smart buy as long as you realise that you're not going to get quite the same handling and picture quality as you would from a digital Read more

    • Fast autofocus, Raw file support, Hi-def movie mode, Good value for money
    • Tiny joystick controller, Irritating macro mode

  3. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    11 April 2010

    Our verdict on the FZ38 is pretty much the same as for its predecessor. If you've already got an FZ28 it's probably not enough of an improvement to... Read more

  4. PC Advisor

    PC Advisor
    8.0/10
    15 February 2010

    If you can deal with slightly grainy, non-1080p video footage (the FZ35's video resolution maxes out at 720p), the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 may be the Read more

  5. digicambuyer.co.uk

    digicambuyer.co.uk
    8.0/10
    15 June 2011

    With no major advances in specs or appearances, the FZ38 fails to significantly raise the bar in bridge cameras. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Panasonic Lumix Review: AN AMAZING CAMERA WITH HARDLY ANY FLAWS.

    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Th4rg3, Ciao
    18 May 2011

    My first proper digital camera was a simple point and shoot which allowed me to fall in love with photography. Read more

    • Great quality images, HD video recording, Long lasting battery (400 Pictures)
    • Low quality images at low light, Bad quality ISO compared to other cameras

  2. CNET

    CNET
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Craig Thornton, CNET
    11 April 2011

    I know comparing this to an SLR is silly but be aware. If you think this will give SLR results it won't. Read more

    • Cheap, impressive camera, very impressive video abilities. All you need for budget photography.
    • can be fiddley to use, not an SLR.

  3. Ideal for starting out

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Sarah, Amazon
    19 October 2011

    This was bought for me in August 2010 as a replacement for my very basic Canon Powershot. So it's my first "proper" camera, if you like. Read more

  4. Great Bridge Camera

    Dooyoo
    9.2/10
    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    3 April 2010

    Love this camera and it'll last me a while before I've discovered all of its abilities and start thi Read more

    • Good pics, good video, what more do you want?
    • Some nighttime shots come out grainy but thats true of pretty much any digitial camera. The need to

  5. Excellent quality -- Easy to use.

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: 8cosmo, Amazon
    3 weeks ago

    Just aim focus and snap !! Easy, reliable excellent product. I waited well over a year to leave a comment on this product as I wanted to get a sure... Read more

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