Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic FZ35

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic S1H versus Panasonic FZ35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and FZ35 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 9 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1H grades against the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has exterior dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1H vs the FZ35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and FZ35 is 52 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and FZ35.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will render extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S1H provides a benefit in sensor innovation.