Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS3

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 14 months later than the ZS3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FZ35 matches up versus the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ35 against the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS3 is 72 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and ZS3.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ35 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ35 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.