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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 3 years after the ZS35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FZ80 grades against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic ZS35

 FZ80 ZS35 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2014Newer by 37 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic FZ80

 ZS35 FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS35

 FZ80 ZS35 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ80 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ80 and the ZS35.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and ZS35 is 63 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
57
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
59
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition in class (616g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (616g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2017-01-04 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $300