Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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.

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

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.