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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic S3 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3 was revealed 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3 scores vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S3 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic S3

 ZS35 S3 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS35

 S3 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements 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 S3 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3 and the ZS35.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S3 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic S3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S3 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $300