Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX85 was unveiled 2 years after the ZS35 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX85 grades against the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX85 provides external dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 compared to the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and ZS35 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX85 features the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The newer GX85 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.