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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH5 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FH5 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH5

 ZS35 FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS35

 FH5 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 and the ZS35.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competition (121g)
features touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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)
Maximum 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 size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 305 gr (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 260 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $169 $300