Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS35

Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the FX48 grades vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FX48 and the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.