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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was introduced 5 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S1R grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic ZS35

 S1R ZS35 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2014More recent by 62 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S1R

 ZS35 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS35

 S1R ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1R features external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest 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 the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S1R against the ZS35.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and ZS35 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and ZS35.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S1R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
87
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
71
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
fantastic MP (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
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built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-02-01 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 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 21
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, 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 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
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 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch cost $3,698 $300