Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was launched 21 months prior to the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ150 grades against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FZ150 compared to the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.