Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G2 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G2 scores versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has got external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G2 compared to the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and ZS35 is 72 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and ZS35.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older G2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.