Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FP3 was released 5 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 grades against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic ZS35
FP3 | ZS35 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FP3
ZS35 | FP3 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic ZS35
FP3 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP3 against the ZS35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and ZS35.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | 155g (0.34 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $182 | $300 |