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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 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
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ150 ZS35 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ150

 ZS35 FZ150 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2012Newer by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ150 ZS35 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (410 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery power (410 shots)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (528g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528g)
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-04-11 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528 gr (1.16 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $300