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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The S1H was manufactured 5 years after the ZS35 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S1H matches up versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS35

 S1H ZS35 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2014More modern by 69 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS35 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS35

 S1H ZS35 

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1H comes with exterior measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1H versus the ZS35.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ZS35 is 52 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and ZS35.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1H will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,052g)
68
lighter than average (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 resolution)
has external mic port
heavier than competition (1,052g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,330 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1052g (2.32 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 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 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Price at release $3,998 $300