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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Launched May 2015
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G7 was revealed 17 months after the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the G7 scores vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS35

 G7 ZS35 
IntroducedMay 2015January 2014More modern by 17 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic G7

 ZS35 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS35

 G7 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outside dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G7 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and ZS35 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The G7 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent G7 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G7
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
72
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
55
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
71
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (350 CIPA)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G7
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-05-19 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $800 $300