February 10th, 2010 | 
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- 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)
Product Description
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…. More >>
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I’ve only had this for a couple of days, so I’m just getting used to it. However, Panasonic didn’t make it any easier to learn the features when they decided not to include a users manual. The users manual is on a cd that you download on your computer. Aren’t handy to your computer, no manual. Really cheap on their part.
Rating: 3 / 5
General:
My 7th digital camera, first review.
Got it directly from Amazon (after reading the nice reviews about the product).
Shipped out the very same day (though it was the black friday).
Received the next business day (though it was sent via standard).
Nothing is missing (manual, parts etc., good packing).
The product:
Outputs the video only in NTSC mode.
Records the movie in .mov format.
Takes the photos at 180 dpi.
Overall:
I was expecting better images, especially under low light. If you use Intelligent Auto (iA) feature, the images taken at night are fuzzy (if the hands are even just a little shaking). It’s possible to take better quality images if you don’t use the iA feature, under low light with tripod. In that case you can also use your own (3) custom settings for the scene you have, but you need to act very quick and be careful not shake the camera.
Rating: 4 / 5
Prior to purchasing this camera I read many reviews and compared many cameras. It came down to this camera and the Canon SX10 or SX20. I chose this one based on reviews, features and price. I thought everything was great with the camera. I took many pictures and video..uploded them to my computer, deleted my memory card and continued taking more pictures and video. Big mistake. I have a 64-bit computer and did not realize that the software was not compatable with my computer so my videos did not transfer. All of those memories are now gone. Luckily, I realized this prior to deleting video from our most recent vacation. I contacted Panasonic and they said I should have read the manual prior to buying. There is no manual to review – it is only available on CD with purchase of the camera. I was told I should have downloaded the manual from their website. I can’t imagine how many consumers would download the manual prior to purchasing??? While I was on the phone I asked them to show me where I could find this information in the manual and they finally admitted that it was not in the manual. So, the issue with reviewing the manual prior to purchasing made no sense anyway! Either both people I spoke with were uninformed or they never expected me to ask for the specifics. I also asked if this was an issue Panasonic was aware of and they said there had been some concerns from other customers. In total I was on the phone with customer service for one hour and was told someone in management would return my call within 24-48 hours. It has been over a week and half and I have not heard back. They told me to purchase third party software however, they did not know of any that they would recommend. I tried calling them again and asked directly for the man I spoke with, I even gave a specific extension. I was on hold for over 10 minutes and gave up. They offered me an apology…a lot of good that will do!
Rating: 3 / 5
The camera is great in so many ways and these positive attributes have been covered by other reviewers. So, I’ll concentrate on the negative aspects.
The actual Panasonic box the camera comes in has no packing material. Amazon puts that box into a regular cardboard box with no packing either. Now the camera is bouncing about in a truck from warehouse to UPS, within the miles of conveyor belts in UPS, back into a UPS truck, into another distribution center, and into another truck before it gets to you. Thats how the camera got to me. No amount of savings is worth buying a camera this way.
Panasonic tries a cheap trick by concealing the filter size (not in the technical specs and NOT EVEN on the camera lens). Obviously a misguided and pathetic attempt to get us to buy their grossly overpriced filters (whose diameter is again NOT mentioned). Want to know the filter size? Every website selling this camera will show you the filter accessories…..yup, everyone tells you the filter size EXCEPT Panasonic.
Come on, Panasonic, why trash your reputation over such a cheap trick?
Rating: 4 / 5
If you are looking for a great camera that can capture those amazing moments… then get yourself the Lumix-FZ35
Rating: 5 / 5