Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was announced 5 years before the ZS35 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GH1 grades versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH1 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GH1 versus the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and ZS35 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GH1 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GH1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.