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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 scores against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FH2 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH2

 ZS35 FH2 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS35

 FH2 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH2 against the ZS35.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH2 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
33
good MP (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
has touch focus
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH2
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 270 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $149 $300