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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2 was launched 24 months before the ZS35 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S2 grades vs the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S2 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S2

 ZS35 S2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS35

 S2 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic S2 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S2 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S2 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2 and ZS35.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged S2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S2 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S2
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
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good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S2
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S2 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 112 grams (0.25 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $109 $300