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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 3 years prior to the ZS30 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ35 scores against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS30

 FZ35 ZS30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS30 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS30

 FZ35 ZS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 against the ZS30.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and ZS30 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and ZS30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (198 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography information
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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 megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (198 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
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
External flash
AEB
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos
Type of battery - 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
Card slots One One
Launch price $999 $250