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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was announced 19 months after the ZS35 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ300 scores vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ300 ZS35 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2014More modern by 19 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ300

 ZS35 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ300 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ300 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and ZS35 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (691 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
59
better than average battery life (380 shots)
environment proofing
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
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relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (691g)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-07-16 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691g (1.52 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 380 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $598 $300