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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was brought out within a month of the ZS5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ35 matches up vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS5

 FZ35 ZS5 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS5 FZ35 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS5

 FZ35 ZS5 
ReleasedJuly 2010June 2010Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the ZS5.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and ZS5 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and ZS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
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you can focus manually
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
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built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $999 $300