Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS25

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS25 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ35 matches up against the TS25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys external 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 TS25 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 versus the TS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and TS25 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and TS25.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS25 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.