Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The FZ2500 was launched 2 years after the ZS35 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the FZ2500 grades versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 offers exterior dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") and a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 and the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and ZS35 is 53 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ2500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent FZ2500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.