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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic ZS35

 SZ8 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic SZ8

 ZS35 SZ8 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS35

 SZ8 ZS35 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (159g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competitors (159 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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