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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and ZS35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1 matches up vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S1 ZS35 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2014More modern by 62 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS35 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS35

 S1 ZS35 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 against the ZS35.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ZS35 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1 will result in more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger S1 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (380 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (380 per charge)
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-01 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Retail price $2,498 $300