Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.