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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and ZS35 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was launched 6 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 grades versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Z5 ZS35 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2014More recent by 80 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon Z5

 ZS35 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS35

 Z5 ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the ZS35.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and ZS35 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
85
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (675 grams)
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.5 frames/s)
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery pack (470 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
heavier than average (675g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than average (675g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-07-20 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 21
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,399 $300