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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Panasonic ZS7

 FZ35 ZS7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic FZ35

 ZS7 FZ35 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS7

 FZ35 ZS7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than average (218 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging info
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ38 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397g (0.88 pounds) 218g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $999 $350