Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and ZS50 is 72 and 90 respectively.

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.