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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
55
Overall
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the ZS45 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS35 grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS45

 ZS35 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS45 ZS35 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 12 months
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS45

 ZS35 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 versus the ZS45.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and ZS45.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography information
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Landscape photography features
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 21 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 6.00 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $300