Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.