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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 2 years later than the ZS7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS35 grades against the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS35 ZS7 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS7 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS35 ZS7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 versus the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ZS7 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and ZS7.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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
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
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $350