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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic SZ7 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was unveiled 24 months prior to the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ7 scores against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ7 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ7

 ZS35 SZ7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ7 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ7 and the ZS35.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ7 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SZ7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ7
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average in class (133g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-09 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 305 grams (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 Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery style 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
Card slots One One
Price at release $199 $300