Panasonic DMC-FZ35K 12.1-megapixel black digital camera

Wait, I thought this was a digital camera

Hey, what's going on here? This Panasonic Lumix camera is listed under "Digital Cameras", but it's capable of recording high definition video? This must be some kind of mistake . . . believe it. The much-anticipated follow-up to the DMC-FX28 is here: the DMC-FZ35. And yes, this Lumix digital camera does more than snap photos: it gives you the ability to record high definition 1280 x 720 resolution video in AVCHD Lite format. While the HD resolution captures every detail, the AVCHD Lite formatting makes it possible to achieve higher image quality while storing less data than with conventional Motion JPEG formatting. Further, an integrated mini HDMI output offers you an advanced and speedy interface for hooking the DMC-FZ35 to your HDTV for a big-screen debut of your latest footage. The DMC-FZ35's HD Movie mode can even be used in conjunction with the zoom lens to zoom in and out while filming.

And now for the "digital camera" part

Remember, the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 is a digital camera that just happens to record HD video. Naturally, therefore, it's equipped for high-performance point-and-shoot photography. For starters, a 1/2.33" CCD sensor with a whopping 12.1-megapixel resolution captures an incredible level of detail, and offers enough resolution to maintain detail even when enlarging prints over 8" x 10". Further, while a 27mm-468mm Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom lens serves up both wide-angle and telephoto capability, a wide 2.7" rear LCD viewscreen offers a clear view for composing, reviewing, and sharing your shots. Additionally, a High-Speed Burst mode lets you fire off up to 5 shots at 2.3 frames/sec, ensuring that you catch the perfect action shot.

Shooting modes galore!

Shooting modes define digital point-and-shoot cameras. By automatically adjusting camera settings under a variety of shooting conditions, shooting modes let you stay in the moment. While a plethora of shooting modes comprises the DMC-FZ35's repertoire, Intelligent Auto Mode stands out from the rest. This technology combines multiple detection and correction functions to deliver clear, beautiful images, every time. First, Auto Focus Tracking locks onto and maintains focus on moving subjects for optimized action shots. Second, Face Detection and Face Recognition technologies help to produce stunning portraits. Third, an Intelligent Scene Selector automatically configures camera settings for a variety of common shooting conditions. All this, in addition to a wide range of Scene and Advanced Scene modes.

Modes for your creative side

Whether you're shooting stills or recording HD video footage, the Lumix DMC-FZ35 offers shooting modes that let you indulge your creative side. First, Creative Movie mode lets you adjust aperture and shutter speed as you like, giving you a wider range of expressive possibilities to explore while filming. Second, with My Color mode you can freely adjust color, brightness, and saturation parameters per your expressive intent.

Double the steady

Sure, sometimes you want a little blurring in your photo for creative effect. But most of the time, a blurry photo is a dud. Dramatically curbing the blurring effect caused by shaky hands or an unstable shooting platform, Panasonic's DMC-FZ35 amps up its image stabilization technology with POWER Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). Offering twice the stabilization power of MEGA OIS technology, POWER OIS uses an integrated gyrosensor to detect any movement during a shot, automatically sending a signal to the camera's microcomputer. After calculating the necessary compensation, the microcomputer shifts the optical image stabilizer to guide the incoming light from the subject directly and cleanly to the CCD image sensor. The resulting photos are sharp, clear, and blur free.

Lithium-ion battery performance

Because the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 digital camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it brings you more than just incredible power. First, because lithium has the third lightest atomic mass of any element, lithium-ion batteries are some of the lightest batteries available. Second, Lithium-ion batteries have a lower loss-of-charge rate overall in comparison with other battery types and they do not suffer from 'memory loss' or a decline in total energy capacity. The lithium-ion battery featured on your DMC-FZ35 brings you light-weight, long-lasting, and reliable power for your digital photography needs. In fact, this Lumix digital camera can shoot up to 470 shots on a single charge.

Included with purchase

The following are included with the purchase of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35: battery charger, battery back, AV cable, USB cable, shoulder strap, CD-ROM, lens hood, lens-hood adapter.

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Great Product (March 27, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: David C. - Easton, KS

I bought this camera for my 16 year old daughter. She loves it!! It takes great pictures and is very user friendly. Thank You Vanns for the best price. You even beat the pricing from a camera shop in New York which my family has been using for years. Thank You. You will be getting all of my business for photography.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 (March 24, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brian G. - Shelton, CT

I spent considerable time to research my next camera ans chose the Panasonic DMC-FZ35 to be the best in the price range. This camera has exceeded my expectations. And Vanns did a super job with customer service, gave a great price, and shipped immediately.

Great Camera (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jill K. - Elmira, NY

I am strictly a novice photographer. I love this camera because of its ease - easy to figure out, easy to hold, easy to zoom, easy to shoot, easy to download pics. It also takes beautiful pictures. Very fast service from Vanns.

Panasonic Lumix (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jason W. - Westwego, LA

After hours of reading camera reviews I finally settled on this one. I cant tell you how glad I did!!!! I took this camera on vacation last week and it is simply amazing. It has great features, its easy to use, and the zoom and picture quality are first rate. I will definitely buy from Vanns again! The camera shipped quickly and was exactly as described, new and still factory sealed.

Panasonic Z35 is Point Shoot Plus a Lot More (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John E. - Coatesville, PA

Out of the box just set it to Auto and start shooting great pics. Spend some time reading the manual [unfortunately, its on disk, not printed] and you can start taking advantage of the more advanced features. It comes with everything you need except a SDHC card. Battery life seems good, but I like to keep a charged spare in my camera bag just in case. You dont need to install any software to access the pics from your PC. Love it!

Great camera (March 22, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: tenders - New York, NY

This is an awesome camera and a big step up from the series of point-and-shoots Ive used over the years. Not as amazing as a DSLR at capturing low-light images but also not as complicated to equip or shoot -- and plenty good enough. I had briefly owned a Nikon L110, which is comparable in many respects featurewise, but this Lumix is three times the camera for about $30 more. With this as a higher-quality solution in conjunction with a compact point-and-shoot I feel like Ive got all the cameras Ill need and plenty of room to grow with this. Recommended accessories eyeFI card, spare battery, tripod, possibly AC adapter.

Great camera (March 20, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Garry Z. - Livonia, MI

Very happy with the camera. Has great capabilities and takes outstanding pictures and video. Absolutely the best value at this price point. Camera is somewhat compicated at first but once you go through setting everything once it is actually easy, especially with the quick menu feature.

Great specs for a rediculous low price (March 19, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Louis B. - Spring Hill, Fl

I waited and waited. Now is the to buy this awesome camera. Takes wonderful pictures and HD video. Like most cameras it does have low light issues. But Panasonic makes reliable and innovative products and this is one of them. Pick it up if you can you will be happy you did.

John P (March 18, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John Joseph Postiglione - Columbia, SC

I have not had time to use much .However,thus far it seems to be excellant .I spoke to a pro photographer and he said it was one of the best cameras made .He took some shots with it and was very impressed .

Great Camera (March 18, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Krista - Jacksonville, FL

I waited for months and did tons of research on cameras to pretty much just end up more confused about what I wanted. I tried a couple others and I was not happy. This camera is awesome. I am just a mom who wants a really good camera to take pics of my kids and family occasions. I dont want to fuss with it. This camera does that. It takes beautiful and clear shots quickly and easily. And if somewhere in between being a mom and military wife I can play with all the settings and be creative. This camera is worth what I spent on it.

Excellent Camera (March 18, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Frank W. - Harlingen, TX

I bought this camera for shooting close up flower and plant pictures. I do plant presentations in power point and have found that this camera will suit most of my needs. Operation details took me a while, but I am figuring them out slowly. I havent adjusted to all of the light setting required but will do so eventually. It takes good pictures and I find it better than my two other Kodak cameras , a Z712 and a Z1015 which I bought for the same purpose.
I have only used it for about 2 weeks but expect to improve and enjoy this camera. Battery life is good and charging the battery requires removing it and charging it outside of the camera, which I dont like.
For amateurs who want good results, I recommend it. I have not tried the video part and did not buy it for that purpose. Be careful when buying the size of SD or SDHC memory card as they require only certain sizes. for this camera.

Great camera, great value (March 18, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Donald B. - Fletcher, NC

After much research, I decided on the DMC FZ-35K, I was not dissapointed. The camera has many features that are usually only found on high end cameras, a great zoom and a Leica lens, it also records in HD video. Besides the LCD screen, it also has an optical view finder which helps me get the right picture in bright light situations where the LCD might be hard for me to see. It has a stabilization mode which my wife really likes and also has a burst mode so you wont miss the shot you really want.The documentation is on a CD, no big deal, but a manual would be nice, are you listening Panasonic! Vanns had the best price, they are also a wonderful company to deal with, fast shipping to top it off.

DMC-FZ35K (March 16, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Paul P. - Chehalis, WA

I have been using Panasonic cameras for quite a while now. DSLR cameras are just too big for me to lug around.

The features on Pansonic cameras are very intuitive. And the FZ35 is no exception. I have tried many cameras over the years. But always come back to Panasonic. I dont think you can find more for your buck.

What more could you ask for in this class of camera. Leica lens with 27mm wideangle and 486mm telephoto all in one lens!!
Panasonics image stabalization is unparelleled in this class of camera. It makes Macro, Wildlife, and indoor and low light shots seem easy even for beginners.

My purchase through Vanns was also a good experience. Shipping was very fast. I look forward to ordering from Vanns for more of my electronics needs.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35K - Excellent Product (March 11, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Rajat K. - Hummelstown, PA

After much research I finally decided to buy the Panasonic DMC-FZ35K digital camera and am very happy with my decision. Excellent picture quality, very good zoom levels, a good battery life, controls which are not that difficult to understand and the price make this camera an excellent buy.

i have a Question (March 11, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Pulkit A. - Virginia Beach, VA

Umm where is the slot in the camera for the USB cable? Is it the HDMI slot ? Because i cant seem to fit it in there..... PLEASE REPLY

Panasonic Digital Camera (March 10, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Melissa W. - Missoula, MT

This camera is awesome! I love the quality of pictures and movies. Its easy to use. And the price was phenomenal for how great this camera is.

Big Features, Outstanding Performance for a Pitance! (March 06, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Richard C. - Saint Louis, MO

With little reading, I was able to yank this pleasantly small and light gem out of the box and use as a point and shoot with clear sharp results. While the printed directions are sketchy, a disc with complete details is included 200 page PDF. Strongly recommend dowload for getting the most out of this highly refined camera. For example, the FZ35 records HD movies with 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. It uses the AVCHD Lite format to achieve superior image quality while storing less data than standard JPEG. Plus, the FZ35 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals. Easy slideshow enjoyment. The zoom, and other extraodinary features--especially the precision Leica lense--make this Panasonic a shocking value for the price. Make no mistake, the FZ35K is everything I expected and much more. I would unequivocally recommend this camera to a friend.

Fantastic Camera (March 03, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mike F. - Providence, UT

Bought this because my brother had a previous model and really liked it. This is a fantastic camera, especially for the price. Easy to use, takes great pictures both in-doors and out. Many great features. No problemscomplaints. Great buy!

Panasonic Lumix FZ35 (March 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Karyl H. - S Hamilton, MA

This is an amazing camera!
It is lightweight, dependable, versatile, user-friendly and does it all!
I value the high quality lens. I value its having a viewfinder. I value being able to program it the way I want and then using it like an automatic and then occasionally using it like an old SLR, easily switching to manual settings when desired. At the same time, I feel very comfortable recommending it to someone who just wants to point and shoot and has no interest in ISOs or shutter speeds.
In fact, two of our recent orders for this very camera were for friends who asked our advice and we offered to order their cameras through Vanns. Two other orders were for our grown up children. The most recent order was to replace my 4 year old Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ8 which I literally wore out with very heavy use. I wanted to replace it with the closest thing I could get to that camera which I had loved!
The price of this new Panasonic Lumix FZ 35 was $50 was less than I paid for the FZ8 several years ago!
Vanns service is superb.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35K Digital Camera (March 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: C G. - Syracuse, NY

Excellent camera that produces outstanding photos. All aspects of this camera show the continued commitment of Panasonic to produce high quality products at a reasonable cost . These cameras are for beginners and professional s, who want to focus on expanding their horizon.

pansonic camera good value (March 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: matthew m. - woodville, TX

compared to other brands you get more for your money 12 plus pixels and video just recieved camera but takes great pics and video also plays back on flat screen well. need extra mini hmdi cable but no bog deal

OK Camera (February 28, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Brian - Tracy, CA

Its a great camera for the price.

Great Camera (February 23, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Edita V. - Concord, NC

Im very happy about this camera. Excellent quality of pictures. Huge zoom. I read many good reviews about this camera, before I bought it and I can proof, its true. Im very happy about price for this camera too. Thanks Vanns.com !

Love it! (February 23, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jean S. - Dowling Park, FL

I am very pleased with this camera. I have had about 4 digital cameras and have upgraded through the years. A photography guru told me that this is an awesome camera. There is much I need to learn abiout using all of its abilities, but right now, Im concentrating on taking outstanding pictures. I would certainly recommend this to anyone---both amateurs and more experienced photographers. The price is excellent and having to pay no shipping nor tax was a wonderful bonus. You may delete this sentence if it doesnt fit your checklist

dmz-fz35 (February 23, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steve A. - redmond, wa

great camera great value nothing i picked up in the retail stores compared to this for the price and the value and quality of this camera i would recomend it to anybody anybody can use it juist set it on ai video works great but has enough options of use for amore serious photographer

NO ZOOM !! (January 21, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: STEVE t. - Saranac Lake, New York

I anxiously put in my batteries, inserted the SIM card, turned on the camera, and No zoom!! I tried turning the camera on and off a couple times with the same result.
Can anyone offer me any advice or share a similliar occurence? I have been using a FZ7, and have had great luck with it. Any device will be greatly appreciated!
Steve

panasonic dmc-fz35k camera (January 13, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: linda c. - Shelton, WA

bought it for hubby. he loves it,but hasnt used it too much yet. a great improvement over our old camera. now we can take some real pictures!

DMC-FZ35 K Great buy (January 08, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: William D. - Ashland, OH

I wanted a camera with a better zoom and more features than my 3 year old Canon point and shoot without the bulk of a hugh lense or the limited pictures from batteries.
. I got a lot more capabilities than I expected and it is really easy to use in auto modes. Would recommend it. Hard to beat with the features and price. I have only begun to explore the many extras it has.
On our recent trip to Denver we went to the Red Rock Amplitheater and the pictures were nothing short of outstanding. I did not have to recharge the battery once after taking videos and over 300 pictures what a change.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (January 06, 2011)

Ease of Use		(3/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ken M. - Hilliard, OH

The is so, much better then the normal pocket camera you buy, and I bought the camera for I you would buy and pocket type..

Ken

Great camera at a great price (January 05, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ron H. - Panama City, FL

Having just received the Lumix DMC-FZ35, I havent had a lot of time to play with it. I decided to upgrade from the 6MP Lumix FZ7 I bought 3 years ago and I couldnt pass up the new low price. Amazingly, I received the camera only 3 days after ordering it, and this was just before Christmas. The FZ35 is a bit larger than the FZ7 but still pretty light. It has a solid feel to it and is a very good looking camera. After switching it on, it is ready to take a photo almost immediately. The menu selections are daunting at first and the small instruction guide is only slightly helpful. However, a CD with the full PDF manual 218 pages is enclosed. I went to Office Depot and had them print it up on nice paper and bind it with front and rear covers for about $20. I highly recommend doing this because otherwise youll have to read it on your computer or other device and this is more handy. Be sure to spend an evening reading it all the way through to take full advantage of all features. I bought this camera mostly for its advertised 18X zoom and ability to shoot up to 10 frames a second still shots, although at lower resolution. I did have a chance to do this with some birds at my feeder and it does a good job. I believe the shots are 2.5 MP. Havent had a chance to use the HD movie feature yet. Also havent had a chance to compare photo quality with my previous camera but other reviewers give it high marks. Be sure to buy at least a class 6 SDHC card. I bought an 8MP card and this should be all I need. An older SD card will work for still photos but Im not sure the HD movies will record well with it. Overall, Im pleased with my purchase and recommend the camera to anyone.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (January 05, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Palma N. - Lancaster, NY

So far I have not tried all the options, but the camera takes beautiful pictures.
The stabilization works very well too.

Two Things (January 04, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Greg R. - Los Gatos Mountains, CA

1. View finder. Great! Rare these days. You can focus it for YOU.
2. Zoom. My test for lense quality is clarity at full zoom, in this case 18x, of an object and then shooting it up close. Thank you Panasonic for partnering with Leica!

great Camera (January 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John F grimsley Jr - Newport News, VA

The Panasonics DMC-FZ35 was a great buy my daughters loves it its fast and takes very good pictures . I would recomend it for anyone serious about steping up to the next level of photography. It is also very light and easy to use.

Panasonic Lumix fz35 camera (December 30, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Doris S. - Fort Calhoun, NE

I am very pleased so far with this camera. I wanted one with good zoom and one that would respond quickly when snapping a picture. I had an Olympus digital D-560 zoom which took very good pictures but had a delay when a shot was taken. This sometimes made me miss a good shot. The Panasonic is pretty easy to set up and learn. It took me a couple of days to understand most of what I needed to use a lot of its features and the IA feature gives pretty good pictures. I got some great pictures of my grandkids at Christmas along with there new kitten .I am very satisfied so far with the camera and the price was really good.

Just short of a DSLR (December 27, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jeff Y. - Akron, OH

This is the fourth Panasonic Lumix camera Ive bought from Vanns. In fact, I sold the DMC-FZ18S - within 3 hours of posting it - to buy the FZ35K! Ive shot 2 sporting events where my companions had DSLRs - and our photos were comparable - if not almost identical. I like that the HD video has zoom capability --earlier versions, like the FZ18 could not zoom while filming. I like to be able to set the shutter speed - even thought the Intelligent Auto -IA- mode is adequate for most pictures. I like being able to manually increase the ISO in order to set faster shutter speeds at a night-time football game. I find the image stabilization at high zooms to be excellent. The camera is excellent for taking family portraits or candid shots. And - in my opinion, it is better than lugging around several lenses with a DSLR. With regard to Vanns customer service, I could not be more pleased - they refunded the difference when the price decreased 10 days after I ordered the camera.

Impressed so far (December 26, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Dave M. - Bozeman, MT

I just gave this to my wife for Christmas, and have been very impressed with the what this camera has to offer. We had an Olympus before, and the Panasonic blows it away. Easier to use, great picture quality, enough manual adjustments to allow us to customize the shot, and a great zoom. Plus, I know with the drop and spill coverage from Square Trade, Im covered no matter what happens we have kids. Looking forward to more time with this camera.

Near-Pro level quality at an excellent price (December 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Nate C. - El Cajon, CA

I have owned a Lumix camera for more than five years. Unfortunately the CCD in my old camera developed a dead spot that resulted in a dark shadow in all my photos so I had to update my equipment. I researched quite a few cameras both on Consumer Reports and other tech sites. I looked at simple point-and-shoot cameras all the way to SLR or SLR-like cameras priced at more than $1,500. Unless you are a professional earning your living from your camera, I do not believe it is necessary to spend $1,500 to get excellent, professional or close to level photographs and video. The Lumix has simple controls, easy to follow menus and takes excellent photos. You should note that this is an F series Lumix. For some reason the G series now comes with a substantially reduced zoom capability. My old Lumix had a 12 X zoom. The G series have 3X. This model has an 18X zoom. Unless you are making enlargements more than 8x10 or so I dont think you will notice any significant drop in quality. The body of this camera is a bit larger than its predecessor but it is still a good compact model. This is not the camera you want if you need something for your pocket or purse but other than that you probably will be very happy if you are an all-around casual or semi-serious photographer that likes decent quality at a very affordable price.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (December 03, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Patrice L. - HAMILTON, MT

This is yet another in the Panasonic Lumix series that I have owned since 2003. Again it is a winner. It takes amazing photographs on the automatic settings - and for those who want more advanced features this camera has it all! My favorite new feature is the ability to focus in low light situations. It is not an SLR but the view finder feature has the same effect in terms of knowing exactly what will show in your finished photo. I generally use the view finder feature to save on battery and especially in bright situations where the LCD screen is unusable. I love this camera! The battery lasts for a very long time especially when you use the viewfinder instead of the LCD screen.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (October 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Elaine K. - Sierra Vista, AZ

this camera does everything as promised. A friend recommended it to me after I asked him how he was able to take such clear and beautiful pictures. The depth and clarity of the photos is exciting. I cant wait to start experimenting with the other features.

Returned the camera (August 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(3/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Jane B. - Denver, CO

I purchased this camera prior to taking a trip to Alaska. It was very well reviewed and had both a viewfinder and the option to use a polarizing filter. However, after my order Costco was selling a very similar camera made by Olympus with a 30 X optical zoom for much less money. The zoom seemed a good trade off for the view finder and polarizing filter given that the Panasonic only had an 18 X zoom and the price was much cheaper for the Olympus SP 8000 UZ.

Awesome upgrade! (August 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Octavio V. - Las Vegas, NV

I had previously purchased a Panasonic dmc tz5 10x optical from Vans and was very pleased with this little powerful camera, it performed great as it became my work camera, i took it on vacation a couple of times and it almost performed like my canon d20!! ...... so i started doing some research for the perfect compact camera since the kids love seaworld and animal park the beach etc... did not want to haul the d20 but also wanted something better then the tz5, so after months of research, i decided to go with the fz35!!!! Wow this is an awesome little camera! other then not having a hot shoe for my additional lights, it performs better then my d20 in my opinion! i shot numerous low light shots with the full zoom and without a tripod, i was impressed on the new stabilization engine this thing has,...... it capture perfect shot after perfect shot!!!!! for the price the lense alone is worth the money!!!!! I was worried that i was not going to receive this camera on time for my sons 2nd grade year end presentation awards,and up coming vacation, due to a mix up with delievery from vans, but they were able to fix the problem in a timely manner!!!!! great customer service!!! thank you!!! capture awesome panoramic shot of my sons class!!!
After many months of research for the perfect camera this thing sure payed off, i looked at several canons, Nikons, Olympus, Pentax, Minoltas, and Ended up with My Panasonic!!!!

Camera (June 18, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Terry C. - Clarks Summit, PA

The DMC-FZ35K camera is great!! We love it and will enjoy it for many years to come.

Panasonic's DMC-FZ35 (June 02, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Bernadette B. - TucsonVail, AZ

Received this camera about 10 days ago. SWEET.....LOVE IT! the zoom is fantastic, I have taken close up pictures of flowers, movies and low light and bright sunlight pics and this camera produces a beautiful sharp image. Make sure you use a class 6 or better SDHC card with 4Gigs or better with this camera. I did not find this online I found it in the manual after I got the camera. Because of the speed of the camera U need a faster memory card. Best but has a class 10 4G SDHC for 50.00

Great!!!! (May 26, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steven G. - CHINO VALLEY, AZ

I upgraded from the dmc-fz10, since I was really impressed with that, this one is even Better. I do mostly wildlife and outdoor pics and the auto works great, Indoor picks need a little tweaking with the settings. Super great for what I do

Great camera (April 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Gary W. - Monument, CO

The Panasonic DMC-FZ35K is a great digital camera and a fantastic video camera all in one.
The point and shoot functions are very easy to use, and the advanced features allow you to be as creative as you can think of.
I have purchased the several of the previous Panasonics and this one blows them away. Being able to use 8 or 16GB memory cards makes it great for movies, which is why I bought this camera.
Buying from Vanns is a no brainer excellent staff, outstanding support, and very fast delivery.

Great Service (March 22, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark W. - Boise, ID

After reading a number of reviews on different digital cameras, I selected this one as a good balance between the all-out photographer i.e., the full-blown digital SLRs and the easier to use point-and-shoots.

I wanted quality pictures and this one got consistently good reviews. Once the camera was decided I looked around at a location to get the camera and found that Vanns also got consistently good reviews.

I am very pleased with both the camera I also got a skylight, ND4 and polarizing filter for the camera and Vanns. The service I received from Vanns has been exceptional with them being very patient and willing to answer any questions and shipped the product quickly and without issue.

I would definitely recommend both Vanns and the Lumix camera.

Great Camera (March 21, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Terry L. Blob - Appleton, WI

I wanted a camera that was easy to use as well as a great zoom. I am very happy with the DMC-FZ35K. It has a fast shutter so you do not miss the shot when you press the trigger. The rapid picture mode is also very handy. The zoom is tremendous and it is very light weight. I could go on and on. You will not be disappointed in this camera.

Panasonic impresses again... (March 10, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Nate Haden - Helena, MT

I purchased the Panasonic FZ35-K in February of this year to replace our 7 year old Canon camera. I have owned a Panasonic video camera for several years and felt confident in the quality and support of Panasonic products.
As expected, I am very satisfied with my purchase and I love the fact that I can capture high quality images and video in one unit. I only buy Vanns of Montana because of their product knowledge and selection! Thanks again,...

VannsLumixFZ35 (March 02, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John S. - Santa Maria, CA

I am more than pleased with the entire experience with Vanns. The order person I spoke with was courteous and efficient.. The package arrived with no problems in a very reasonalbe time. I woulld certainly order from Vanns again.
I am thrilled with the FZ35. Panasonic needs to market this camera a better way. If more people saw it, it could be the best seller in its class..

Panasonic Lumix dmc fz35 (March 02, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Karen Lupuloff - New York, NY

So far, this camera is great.

Incredible camera (February 26, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Dale L. Simmons - Indianapolis, iN

EXCELLENT service VERY well packed and shipped fully protected. Impeccable performance. Would recommend this camera to ANYONE who wants near-SLR results from a small camera. Downright astonishing fast response with minimal setting adjustments needed.

I bought two of these, one from Vanns in Dec and this most recent one. The first did NOT provide the same results. I didnt know the capability possible with this model and should have asked for a replacement. So, if you buy it, EXPECT remarkable results. Its there! Highly recommend it. Vanns is one of the best in the business.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35K Camara (February 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Richard D. - Fridley, MN

I wanted a high quality camara that was fast between shots and delivered great photos. Most importantly it needed to also work well as a just point & shoot for my wife. We got what we wanted with this camara. Vanns was great to work with. I got exactly what I ordered and it came before the expected time. I have been burned in the past with some on line buys. A call to Vanns and checking them out on line helped set my concerns aside. I would highly recommend buying from them.

Richard Doherty

Excellent Value and Awesome pixs! (February 16, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John W. - Salt Lake City, UT

I bought this camera wanting to upgrade a little from our basic pocket camera to something more robust, but did not want to get into the DSLRs. This camera is awesome. The HD videos work well, I recorded an entire 1 hour program at my sons school on an 8GB memory card. The camera was very adept at the HD video. It also takes awesome photos. This camera is so versatile, I may never go back to our video camera again!

Panasonic Digital Cameras (February 15, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: James S. - Charlotte, NC

I bought this camera as a Christmas gift for my wife who is somewhat challenged in the digital age of cameras. I can honestly say she loves it and she has been able to work the camera with very little help. To say we are pleased is an understatement. This camera is capable of much more than she has used to date, but I dont have any reservations about her learning advanced features. The camera is user friendly.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35---What a camera! (February 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Kenneth K. - South Milwaukee, WI

The Lumix, a carrying case, and memory card formed my first purchase ever from Vanns--but not my last. Days after receiving the order, a Lumix package deal on my items plus a backup battery was offered by Vanns. A short phone call later and I received a backup battery FREE along with the usual honest and sincere customer service.

As a photographic amateur interested primarily in family photos, the Lumix gives me great versatility and outstanding prints, along with a digital movie maker as a bonus. The primary focus in my search for a new camera was in its abiltiy to capture my grandchildrens images in quick, split second time. Those great smiles and precious looks are fleeting. For its great price, the Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a very fast shutter speed and a BURST feature that snaps multiple photos in rapid succession, permitting me to capture and print the perfect look. It has been exactly what I was looking for and more.

Practical, combination of still photography and HD video, great camera. (February 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: John M. - Croton on Hudson, NY

PANASONIC FZ-35K is a great camera. Bought the camera for snapshots and home video. I wanted the convenience and utility of one camera that combines stills and high quality video. Tired of cell phone video or having to lug 2 cameras.
Video quality is outstanding, zoom and focus are solid and the camera copes with various lighting conditions very well. I like the feel and balance, decent battery life, the solid state memory for video makes it easy to transfer to computer. USB works fine to transferring still images, shoots RAW files, which added$100 to competitors product. HDMI to TV is nice to review video. Controls and menus are easy to navigate. Has met all of my expectations for the price, Another solid Panasonic product.

Dan's Sold on Vanns (February 13, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Daniel G. - Scranton, Pennsylvania

In order to write this review I have to go back a few years so I can explain a few things. I never get involved in writing these, but this time I almost feel obligated. Thats how great my new Panasonic DMC-FZ35 is !! I really love it !! About 4 years ago, after checking, comparing, researching, asking, and shopping for a digital camera for over 3 years I finally decided on a Kodak Easyshare DX 7630 with an Easy Share Printer dock plus. Boy, did I make a mistake.
I guess I didnt research it enough.The printer dock now holds our door open in the summer. The camera worked great until October 09. Then the little thing that holds the battery down broke. I thought, no problem, Ill call Kodak, get the part, pop it in, and Im back in business. Right?? WRONG !!! My camera is OLD, they dont support it anymore !! No parts, No service, No tech support. They did give me a #, which I called. They want $125.00 just to look at it so I started looking again.I found Panasonic was a top rated camera with great image stabilization, which is very important to me because I have Parkinsons and it really helps me a lot.
Its also great as a point and shoot, just set it on Intelligent Auto, and its easy for my wife to use, I take a lot of close-ups, and I use Manual Exposure. It has a setting for almost everything. We have 2 grandchildren and we dont want to miss a shot, whether its a Portrait, or in Sports, at Fireworks, or a Custom, where you can set up that special shot.
After searching countless stores and, literally hundreds of web sites, I chose Vanns.Why? Because when it came to buying the item, the price didnt change, there was no gimmick, no add-ons, no run around, just the lowest price on the web. As advertised. Less than a week later I knew I had picked the right one. Before I even had the camera out of the box, they were calling me to ask me if I was happy with the camera. I knew then no matter how I felt about the camera, Vanns was going to get more of my business.
Thank You, Dan
P.S.
I honestly dont think Vanns or Panasonic will EVER tell me they no longer support my camera.

Pany FZ35K Top Of The Line (February 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark T homas Foley - Tallahssee, FL

Even though I am a professional photographer and appreciate my NIKON D series cameras and battery of lenses I actually enjoy using my FZ35K as my primary camera as the Florida House of Representatives senior photographer. I have been a fan of Panasonics developing FZ system from the beginning and presently own 6 cameras in the Panasonic DMC-FZ series-also love my FZ28 for the continuous shooting aspect.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (February 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Robert L. - Colorado Springs, CO

After reading many reviews of this camera, I decided to purchase. This Panasonic DMC-FZ35K Camera has not disappointed me. The camera is very easy to use learn with picture excellent picture quality. I have only taken aprox. 200 pictures with the camera, however only a few were no good. I feel this was due to operator error. The battery life has been very good as well. I will continue to work and learn the various settings to get the max. befit out of the camera. At this time I am very pleased with the purchase and quality of this product.

The Ultimate Camera (February 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Alvin K. - westfield, IN

Before Christmas I needed assistance choosing a camera that would solve mine and my wifes ultimate needs. With all the features and brands today its not an easy choice. Luckily the Vanns team isolated my true needs picture quality and convenience of video recording with one device with the Panasonic FZ35 its a slam dunk. This is one fantastic camera! Easy to use, small for its size and capabilities, and definitively snaps great photos.

I cant give this camera and or Vanns enough praise.

Panasonic's DMC-FZ35 is a great camera! (February 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Richard Q. - Silver Spring, MD

Panasonics DMC-FZ35 camera is a great digital camera. It is light weight, fairly compact, and a lot of camera for the money. It also doubles as a very good video camera. My wife and I took it on a recent cruise to the Caribbean then we returned to the blizzard of 2010 in the Washington DC area. We took hundreds of pictures on the cruise and of the snow storm. Almost all of them came out really great. My wife loves the 18x zoom for shooting wildlife. It also has many settings for different lighting conditions like snow sceens, back lit subjects, night sceens, etc. We really love this camera and recommend it highly.

You can't go wrong for the money (February 12, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Mark P. - Spokane, WA

I purchased this as a replacement for my older Panasonic DMC FZ28. My only complaint with it was at times some images would blur or were fuzzy because the camera couldnt accommodate real fast motion. Besides it made a great hand me down which my wife loves. The new DMC FZ35 is the ultimate solution. For the most part they have corrected all the little idiosyncrasies. This is a simple point and shoot camera with tons of features you may or may not use. It is about 20 percent smaller than my older FZ28 which makes it even easier to travel with. Bottom line, if you want SLR performance with out the hassle of lens changing in a small package at a great price, plus Vanns trusted service, this is probably the camera your looking for. Dont forget to use a protective filter of some type.

Very good and powerful camera (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ab S. - Arcadia, Ca

The DMC-FZ35 has proved to be a powerhouse in a small compact and lightweight package.

I also own a Canon 50d and the images from the two cameras are comparable.

I wish the lcd screen had more pixels

The zoom lens is smooth,and all of the functions of the camera are easy to use.

DMC-FZ35 (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Gary M. - Washingtonville, NY

This is the 4th FZ our family has owned and is an excellent value. The lense is sharp, the zoom is more than adequate, reliability is as good as it can get, and the resolution allows a fair amount of cropping and enlargement. Since we take the camera hiking and boating the small size and light weight are absolute necessities. If you are looking for almost all the bells-and-whistles of an SLR without the weight or hassle of changable lenses the FZ deserves consideration. The only serious drawback vs an SLR is noise at higher ISO settings, and if you use 800 or less it is unnoticeable in most conditions.

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Marjorie J. - Fort White, FL

I am very happy with my new camera, good clean sharp pictures, very easy to use, this is the second camera I ordered from Vanns, shipping was fast, packaging was well done, price was below everyone elses, I feel very comfortable with dealing with Vanns, I have nothing negitive to say, Thank you

Lumix FZ35K (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ehrfried B. - Mount Sinai, NY

Great Camera - Great Value!

DMC-FZ35K Camera (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tim M. - Sunrise, FL

4th camera in the DMC-FZ series and they just keep getting better!

DMCFZ35 Review (January 08, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Heather S. - Missoula, Montana

As a serious amateur, Ive been fortunate enough to own a number of point and shoots including Panasonic, Fuji, several Nikons, & a couple of Canons. All have had their strong points and Im 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 wouldnt 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 Patriot 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card . 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 batteryLenmar DLP006 Lithium-ion Digital CameraCamcorder Battery Equivelent to the Panasonic CGR-S006A Battery, also available here at Vanns, 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 CANT BELIEVE PANASONIC DIDNT 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, its ability to catch the fast action is at the top of its 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 Ive ever owned ! ! !

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

Panasonic Digital Cameras DMC-FZ35K (December 22, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael T. - San Jose, CA

This is the first purchase I have made with Vanns and I have to say it was a Great Deal. I am happy with this Panasonic Camera with HD Video it is all that I expected. The best part is I purchased the 3 year waranty and the camera for less the the price of the retail of just the camera. I am also please with the Speedy Delivery. Vanns has what I need when I need it so they are going to get my business.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35K - Loaded with Features (December 08, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Stephen S. - Allison Park, PA

Ok, for those shoppers that research, research, and research some more before making their purchase - STOP here. If you are looking for an ultra zoom camera, the FZ35K is a great buy.

I have used a pocket-sized Sony Cybershot for years, primarily out of convenience. Unfortunately, I could never get good close-ups or action shots at my kids events. I wasnt ready to take the DSLR plunge simply because of the bulky size and higher pricetag. So the ultra zoom provided a great compromise.

My search actually started with the predecessor, the FZ28. Panasonic improved upon an already solid camera by enhancing to HD video capability along with an HDMI output, adding stereo audio, improving the image stabilization, and packing more scene modes than I know what to do with. All this at the same price of the FZ28.

I wonder why Panasonic did not increase the FZ35s 18X Optical Zoom, but it is outstanding and comparable with the competition.

Like most weekend photographers who simply want to preserve a slice of their childrens precious moments without the expense and clumsiness of the DSLR, I wanted convenience, a good zoom and quality photos at a reasonable price. The Panasonic FZ35K delivers.

Panasonic DMC-FZ35 (December 07, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Elina C. - Salina, kansas

This is a great camera! Easy to use. I read trough the handbook a bit, but the menu is very user friendly!
The picture quality is amazing, along with the video recording quality. Even while zooming it was very clear!
So many options. I am so excited to have this camera. Great value!

DMCFZ35K, why buy anything else? (September 22, 2009)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Michael W. - Bethalto, Illinois

Thanks to Vanns for the quick delivery of an awsome product! Though I have owned many good cameras over the years, Nikon, Cannon and yes, Kodak this Panasonic sets the standard for one of the most user friendly, affordable digital cameras on the market today. Ease of use for the novice and advanced features for the more seasoned are just the starting point. Picture quality is amazing.
The color and sharpness are amazing. I would never knock the competition. Every product has its good and not so good points. My opinion, youre getting more than your moneys worth with the Panasonic. I could go on and on but Im not here to write a novel. Do your research. Im sure youll agree.
Great job Vanns! Thank you.

Comparison Specifications

Maximum pixels: 12.1 megapixels / 1/2.33" CCD image sensor
Memory: 40MB built-in memory / SD/SDHC memory-card compatible
Zoom power: 18x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom / Up to 35.2x extra optical zoom
Shooting modes: Scene modes / Advanced Scene modes / Movie Scene modes (see below)
Flash modes: Auto / Auto/Red-eye Reduction / Forced ON / Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction / Forced OFF
Movie mode: High definition 1280x720 video capture / 30/50/60fps / Dedicated movie capture button / Zoom-in movie
Manual custom: Manual focus / Manual exposure / Manual shooting mode / Manual shutter speed
Viewscreen: 2.7" TFT LCD display (230K dots) / 100% field of view
Digital interface: 1 mini HDMI / 1 USB v2.0 / HD component-video / AV out

Additional Specifications

Still-image recording format: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.21) / RAW
Motion picture recording format: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime / Motion JPEG
POWER optical image stabilization
Creative Movie mode / My Color mode
Convenience features: Intelligent Exposure / Digital red-eye correction / Real-time histograms / Scene help mode
Continuous shooting: 2.3 frames/sec, max 5 shots (full resolution) / High-speed Burst: 6 frames/sec
Intelligent Auto Mode: Face Detection / Intelligent Scene Selector / Intelligent Exposure / Face Recognition
Lens: Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens / 4.8mm-86.4mm (27mm-486mm @ 35mm equivalent)
Battery: Lithium-ion battery pack / 470-image battery life
ISO sensitivity: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / High-sensitivity 1600-6400

Manufacturer Specifications

Scene modes: Party, Candle, Light, Baby 1 & 2, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Pin Hole, Film Grain
Advanced Scene modes: Portrait: Normal, Soft Skin, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative / Scenery: Normal, Natural, Architecture, Creative / Sports: Normal, Outdoor, Indoor, Creative
Advanced Scene modes: Night Portrait: Portrait, Scenery, Illuminations, Creative / Close-up: Flower, Food, Objects, Creative
Movie Scene modes: Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Low Light, Close-up, Flower, Food, Objects, Macro, Sunset, Party
Aperture: f/2.8-f/4.4 / Shutter speed: 60 sec-1/2000 sec
Exposure: Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual / Program AE / 1/3 EV Step, ±2EV exposure compensation
Light metering: Intelligent Multiple / Center-weighted / Spot
Playback mode: Normal / Slideshow / Category / Favorites / Mode Play
Microphone: Stereo (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator) / Built-in speaker
Included software: PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0 HD / ArcSoft / SILKPIX Developer Studio 3.0 SE / QuickTime

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 4.63" W x 2.98" H x 3.5" D
Weight: 0.81 lbs / 0.91 lbs with battery and SD memory card

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Panasonic DMC-FZ35K (Black)

12.1-megapixel black digital camera