Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 3 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ47 scores versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ47 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ47 and the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and ZS35 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FZ47 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.