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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH4
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic GH3 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The GH3 was unveiled 15 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH3 scores versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 GH3 ZS35 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kClearer screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic GH3

 ZS35 GH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2012More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS35

 GH3 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH3 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while 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 GH3 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GH3 and the ZS35.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH3 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GH3 and ZS35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The GH3 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The older GH3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
65
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
63
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (540 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (540 CIPA)
weather proofing
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (550 grams)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
71
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (540 shots)
does not have image stabilization
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH3 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
65
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (550g)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology OLED Monitor with static touch control TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,744k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 812 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 shots -
Style of battery 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $799 $300