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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the FZ100 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ100 ZS35 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ100

 ZS35 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ100 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 features external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and ZS35.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (540g)
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
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megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
64
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others in class (540g)
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $500 $300