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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was introduced 20 months before the ZS35 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS20 matches up vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS20 ZS35 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS20

 ZS35 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS35

 ZS20 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 provides external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 compared to the ZS35.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and ZS35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
68
lighter than competition (206 grams)
features focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-26 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 14 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 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $349 $300