Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FH8 was introduced 24 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH8 scores vs the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS35
FH8 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH8
ZS35 | FH8 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS35
FH8 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH8 vs the ZS35.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and ZS35.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 123g (0.27 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $149 | $300 |