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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GH2
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 GH1 ZS35 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic GH1

 ZS35 GH1 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS35

 GH1 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
32
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery (320 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
72
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-10 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 273.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 1.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 grams (0.85 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $949 $300