Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Launched January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SZ8 was revealed very close to the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ8 matches up vs the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS35
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ8
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS35
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ8 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ8 against the ZS35.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and ZS35.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159 grams (0.35 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $275 | $300 |