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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
Sample Photos
Sample Photos
In the following sample images, clicking on the larger image will download the full resolution original. Each photo is accompanied by four actual-size crops.
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Focal length: 5mm Shot in program mode on a cold clear winter day, with the zoom lens at its widest setting. This photo demonstrates the camera’s ability to capture crisp detail with minimal chromatic aberration, even in the corners of the frame. |
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Focal length: 50mm This was taken with the lens at its maximum zoom setting, in program mode. There is an impressive level of detail, though the effects of oversharpening can be seen in the full-size crops. The multiple metering system did a nice job balancing the white ducks with the dark background. |
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Focal length: 16mm We mounted the FZ35 on a trip0d to test both the camera’s close-up capabilities and the effect of noise reduction on image detail. There is some subtle blurring in Abe’s hair as we crank up the noise reduction processing (there are five levels in all – we’ve included the highest, lowest and default middle setting here), but when viewed at a typical size, the difference isn’t visible. |
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Focal length: 16mm This shot was taken in the early morning light, with spot metering off the snow shovel’s handle and -1 EV of exposure compensation. This kept the bright lit wooden handle from blowing out, and if you look closely you can see some detail remains in the shadowed areas as well. |
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Still Life Examples
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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| Panasonic DMC-FZ35 | Canon SX1 IS | Nikon P90 | Sony DSC-HX1 |
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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