Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS35

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was announced 18 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the ZS15 matches up against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS15 enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS15 and the ZS35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS15 and ZS35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older ZS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.