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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ47 ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ47

 ZS35 FZ47 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ47 ZS35 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
42
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
51
good battery pack (400 per charge)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (498 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (400 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (498g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-21 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 grams (1.10 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $379 $300