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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Released July 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was announced 17 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ5 matches up vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ5 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ5

 ZS35 SZ5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ5 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the SZ5 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ5 and ZS35.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older SZ5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
70
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-18 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $195 $300