Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic S1

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 6 months prior to the S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ35 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 offers external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 compared to the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and S1 is 72 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.