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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic G5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic ZS35

 G6 ZS35 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kCrisper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic G6

 ZS35 G6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS35

 G6 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
56
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G6
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
72
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-24 2014-01-06
Body design 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech 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
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $750 $300