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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was manufactured 14 months later than the ZS1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the FZ35 matches up versus the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS1

 FZ35 ZS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010May 2009Fresher by 14 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS1 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS1

 FZ35 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got external measurements 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS1 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and ZS1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ35 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ35 will offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer FZ35 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2009-05-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $0