Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS35 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS7 was revealed 6 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FS7 matches up against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic ZS35
FS7 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FS7
ZS35 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2009 | Fresher by 60 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic ZS35
FS7 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS7 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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 FS7 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FS7 against the ZS35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and ZS35.
To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS7 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FS7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-01-16 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $160 | $300 |