Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was introduced 7 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L1 matches up versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L1 versus the ZS35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and ZS35.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L1 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.