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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, First Impression

CCD Resurgence: Images with a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, a super-zoom digital bridge camera with a 12.1MP CCD sensor, an 18x optical zoom (27-486mm equivalent) lens, optical image stabilization, and 720p HD video mode.

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Still catching the blooms here, while the sun is out, with these first impression shots on a 2009 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 (also known as FZ38), a well-regarded bridge camera known for its versatile 18x wide-angle zoom, good ergonomics, fast autofocus, RAW support, and excellent image stabilization.

The FZ35 updates the DMC-FZ28, which was launched earlier in 2008.

Over and above the FZ28, the DMC-FZ35 has an increased sensor resolution from 10 to 12MP, and supports the same Leica DC Vario-Elmarit-branded 18x optical zoom lens with its useful range from a 27mm wide-angle to a 486mm telephoto.

The camera also comes with a 201,000-pixel in-line Electronic Viewfinder (EV) with dioptre adjustment, and a 2.7-inch 230,000-pixel live view TFT LCD.

The lens's image stabilization system of the FZ35 has also been upgraded to a new POWER O.I.S. system, said to offer double the stabilizing power. In addition, the FZ35 has a multi-area autofocus system with a single-point high-speed focusing mode and face-detection function.

Externally, a Record/Playback slider switch has been added to the top-right of the camera back. When set to Playback, it will flip the display to the LCD screen, regardless of whether you are shooting with the EV setup.

Outwardly, the camera is a strong build with a comfortable molded grip, light enough not to strain your hands or shoulders, with a lens that is powerful to pull in the images.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

The model is easily available on auction sites and sales listings, and for the CCD enthusiast, this one is worth a look-up.