Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
33
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic S2 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Panasonic ZS35
S2 | ZS35 |
---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S2
ZS35 | S2 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 24 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S2 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S2 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | Panasonic 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 |