Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH20 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was announced 5 years before the ZS35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FH20 matches up versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH20 and the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.