Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.