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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was released 5 months before the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 grades vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ70 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ70

 ZS35 FZ70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ70 ZS35 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2014Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 has external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ70 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and ZS35 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and ZS35.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others (606 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery (400 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
great battery (400 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
26
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than others (606 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-07-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 grams (1.34 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $300