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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Revealed July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX7
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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was announced 19 months later than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX8 scores versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic ZS35

 GX8 ZS35 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2014More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic GX8

 ZS35 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS35

 GX8 ZS35 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 offers physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX8 against the ZS35.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and ZS35 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and ZS35.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX8 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GX8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
80
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
features focus via touch
MP count decent (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (330 shots)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
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 files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-07-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 20 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
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 gr (1.07 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $898 $300