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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 24 months earlier than the ZS15 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ35 grades versus the ZS15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS15

 FZ35 ZS15 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS15 FZ35 
ReleasedJune 2012July 2010Fresher by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS15

 FZ35 ZS15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has outside 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 ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 compared to the ZS15.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and ZS15 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and ZS15.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (208 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS15
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
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built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average (208g)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (208g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2012-06-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
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 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
Battery life - 260 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $999 $279