Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP1 grades versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FP1 vs the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and ZS35.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.