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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 19 months before the TS4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ35 grades vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic TS4

 FZ35 TS4 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ35

 TS4 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS4

 FZ35 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 vs the TS4.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and TS4.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
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has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-06 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $999 $399