Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS100

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ35 grades vs the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 vs the ZS100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS100 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and ZS100.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.