Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS35
ZS30 | ZS35 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS30
ZS35 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS35
ZS30 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |