Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Launched January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The FZ35 was released 5 years prior to the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the FZ35 scores vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS50
FZ35 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ35
ZS50 | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 54 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS50
FZ35 | ZS50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 compared to the ZS50.
![Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS50 is 72 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and ZS50.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS50-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-06 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397g (0.88 pounds) | 243g (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $999 | $350 |