Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was launched 8 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G6 grades vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G6 vs the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and ZS35 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and ZS35.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G6 contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The older G6 is going to be behind in sensor technology.