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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ35 was introduced 6 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FZ35 grades against the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS60

 FZ35 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS60 FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2010Fresher by 66 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS60

 FZ35 ZS60 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 and the ZS60.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and ZS60 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
41
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
71
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography information
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
41
focusing manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lb) 282 grams (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $999 $248