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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was brought out very close to the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the LZ40 matches up against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS35

 LZ40 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS35 LZ40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS35

 LZ40 ZS35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 has exterior measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ40 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ40 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and ZS35.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (524g)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
55
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (22mm)
long zoom (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (524g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
44
decently wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
27
decently wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (524 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 524g (1.16 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 320 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $219 $300