Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FZ35 matches up vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 versus the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and ZS35 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and ZS35.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.