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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was released 12 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS30 scores against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS30 ZS35 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS35 ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS35

 ZS30 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 against the ZS35.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and ZS35.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
69
lighter than average (198g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 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
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $300