Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP5 was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP5 grades vs the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP5 has exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP5 and the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP5 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP5 and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older FP5 will be behind in sensor innovation.