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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched within a month of the ZS40 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS40

 ZS35 ZS40 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS40 ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS40

 ZS35 ZS40 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 features external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 versus the ZS40.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and ZS40 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and ZS40.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
52
manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography info
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
56
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
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 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" 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 - 300 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $450