Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
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- 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
- Released January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Panasonic ZS35
FP5 | ZS35 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FP5
ZS35 | FP5 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Panasonic ZS35
FP5 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $199 | $300 |