• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 14.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX35 advantages over Sigma SD1 Merrill

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $2299 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Fast startup
    ~2.90 vs 4.5 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 80 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 796g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sigma SD1 Merrill advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX35

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.00 vs 1.68 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Less shutter lag
    0.38 vs 0.93 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    14.8 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    4.1 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    7 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV24 HD

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Samsung NV24 HD

Sigma SD1 Merrill
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $8492
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Samsung NV24 HD

Compared to Canon SD770 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Canon SD770 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Canon SD770 IS

Sigma SD1 Merrill
Canon SD770 IS
  • $8492
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Canon SD770 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX37

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Sigma SD1 Merrill
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $8492
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Panasonic DMC-FX37

Compared to Nikon D300S

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Nikon D300S
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
  • $1697
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Nikon D300S

Sigma SD1 Merrill
Nikon D300S
  • $8492
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • $1697
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Nikon D300S

Compared to Nikon D500

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Nikon D500
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Internal flash
  • $1598
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic DMC-FX35 vs Nikon D500

Sigma SD1 Merrill
Nikon D500
  • $8492
  • APS-C
  • Bigger pixels
  • Internal flash
  • $1598
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Sigma SD1 Merrill vs Nikon D500

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