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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS50
(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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS50

 FZ35 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS50 FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 54 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS50

 FZ35 ZS50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography advice
41
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (243g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (243g)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography info
41
you can focus manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
26
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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