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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2007
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 L1 ZS35 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic L1

 ZS35 L1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2007Newer by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k207kClearer display (+253k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS35

 L1 ZS35 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L1 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (606g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic L1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
50
lighter than average (606 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
missing Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2007-04-11 2014-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 7MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 21
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 207 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 606g (1.34 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,500 $300