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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 6 months before the ZS10 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ35 scores against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 FZ35 ZS10 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 ZS10 FZ35 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS10

		

		

			
 FZ35 ZS10 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got physical 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 and the ZS10.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and ZS10 is 72 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and ZS10.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS10 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides focus via touch
 lighter than competitors (219 grams)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
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 incredible zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
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 flash built-in
 relatively wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (486mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors (219 grams)
 provides focus via touch
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (384mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 terrible battery (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic support
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (219g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2011-01-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $999 $350