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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(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
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FH8 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FH8

 ZS35 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS35

 FH8 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (123 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
69
lighter than others in class (123g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
43
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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