Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was launched 12 months prior to the ZS7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ35 matches up against the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer dimensions 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the FZ35 against the ZS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and ZS7 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and ZS7.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older FZ35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.