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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G1 matches up versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 G1 ZS35 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic G1

 ZS35 G1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 60 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS35

 G1 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and ZS35 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and ZS35.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged G1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
62
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
68
lighter than average (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't record video
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-19 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $300