Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic ZS35
SZ5 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ5
ZS35 | SZ5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | July 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic ZS35
SZ5 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
See the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |