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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Canon SX1 IS Comparison
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12.Nikon P90 Comparison
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13.Sony HX1 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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ResolutionNoise
Results were strong under bright and subdued illumination, though the maximum ISO is 1600.
Noise (11.49)
The FZ35 did very well in our image noise testing, which involves shooting both under bright 3000 lux illumination (approximating outdoor lighting) and more subdued 60 lux illumination (roughly what you’d expect to find indoors). Using the default noise reduction setting, we found levels not much above 1% out to ISO 800, a very good result.
There are five noise reduction intensity choices available in the Picture Adjustments menu, though it isn’t possible to turn this processing off entirely. As shown in our Sample Photos section, while the lowest possible setting preserved the most detail as expected, even using the highest setting didn’t have a severe impact on fine line reproduction. More on how we test noise.
The difference in noise levels between the images we shot at 3000 lux and those at 60 lux were inconsequential.
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The top performers in our image noise testing, the Nikon P90 and the Panasonic FZ35, are neck and neck until we hit ISO 800, at which point the Nikon noise levels rise swiftly while the Panasonic remains low. The Canon and Sony test photos were significantly noisier across the board.
Panasonic scores a substantial victory in this important category, keeping the grain-like imperfections of image noise to a minimum at both light levels we use for testing purposes.
ISO (7.00)
The ISO range starts at 80 but tops out at ISO 1600, offering less low-light flexibility than the other ultrazoom cameras in our comparison group. In addition to manual settings, there is an Intelligent ISO mode that lets the camera control the ISO level and shutter speed. The maximum ISO setting available in auto mode can be set by the user.
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NOTE: The images above are not used in our testing or scoring, but are included here to show real-world examples of the differences between cameras at the various ISO settings.
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