Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic ZS35

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The G9 was released 3 years later than the ZS35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G9 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 enjoys physical measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G9 and the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and ZS35 is 62 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and ZS35.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G9 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic G9 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern G9 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.