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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 13 months after the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS6 scores versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TS6 ZS35 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZS35 TS6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS35

 TS6 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS6 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
37
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 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 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
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 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 370 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $300