Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic TS6

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out 5 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ35 matches up against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 compared to the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and TS6 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and TS6.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.