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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ3 was launched 12 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ3 scores versus the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ3 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ3

 ZS35 SZ3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ3 ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ3 has exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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 SZ3 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ3 against the ZS35.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and ZS35 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 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 One One
Cost at launch $150 $300