Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS35

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was introduced 9 months after the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LX100 grades vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 provides outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 versus the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS35 is 83 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and ZS35.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.