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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was unveiled 18 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ35 grades against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic TS1

 FZ35 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TS1 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS1

 FZ35 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and TS1 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and TS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern FZ35 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
41
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
35
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-06 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $999 $380