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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was revealed 13 months later than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ10 matches up versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ10 ZS35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS35 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ10 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 versus the ZS35.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and ZS35.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SZ10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
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has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.4 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - 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 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177 grams (0.39 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos -
Type of battery 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 Single Single
Retail price $200 $300