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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ1 scores versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ1 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ1

 ZS35 SZ1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ1 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ1 and the ZS35.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and ZS35.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
70
lighter than competition (131g)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (131 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 4cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 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 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131g (0.29 pounds) 305g (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 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 250 photographs -
Form of battery 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 Single Single
Price at launch $179 $300