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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 19 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ35 scores vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic TS20

 FZ35 TS20 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TS20 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS20

 FZ35 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 provides external measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 versus the TS20.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and TS20 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and TS20.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
41
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2010-07-06 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 397 grams (0.88 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $999 $179