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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS5 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was revealed 5 months earlier than the ZS35 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS5 scores versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TS5 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS35 TS5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS35

 TS5 ZS35 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2014Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 vs the ZS35.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
72
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-12 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE 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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 370 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
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
Cost at launch $350 $300