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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XS1 scores vs the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 XS1 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic XS1

 ZS35 XS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS35

 XS1 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the XS1 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XS1 and ZS35 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XS1 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older XS1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
39
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
31
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD 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 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 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 260 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $300