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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out 12 months before the ZS50 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS35 matches up vs the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS35 ZS50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS50 ZS35 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS35 ZS50 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 features external 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) while the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 versus the ZS50.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and ZS50.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ZS35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (243g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography info
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lighter than others (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average (243g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (243 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 21 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 243 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $350