Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
- Successor is Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LX5 was brought out 3 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX5 scores versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic ZS35
LX5 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LX5
ZS35 | LX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | December 2011 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic ZS35
LX5 | ZS35 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX5 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic LX5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the LX5 compared to the ZS35.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and ZS35.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will produce greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged LX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-12-15 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-3.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 271g (0.60 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 132 | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $294 | $300 |