Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic XS1

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was launched 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ35 matches up versus the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 against the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and XS1 is 72 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and XS1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.