Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ35 has external dimensions of 118 x 76 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.99 x 3.5″) and weighs 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ100 has external dimensions of 124 x 82 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.23 x 3.62″) and weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 and the Panasonic FZ100. Panasonic FZ35 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Panasonic FZ100.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic FZ100.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic FZ35 is significantly lighter (143g ) than the Panasonic FZ100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 (Lumix DMC-FZ38) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ100's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic FZ35's 2.7 screen.
Moreover, Panasonic FZ100 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ35 has a fixed type screen which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to FZ100.