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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was introduced 17 months before the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G5 matches up against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 G5 ZS35 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic G5

 ZS35 G5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS35

 G5 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 has got outside dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the G5 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and ZS35 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The G5 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more aged G5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G5
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G5
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
66
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (396g)
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
51
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
66
offers focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average (396 grams)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
62
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
more heavy than average (396 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-17 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $300