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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Panasonic ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS8 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS35 grades versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic ZS8

 ZS35 ZS8 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2011More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Panasonic ZS35

 ZS8 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS8

 ZS35 ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 offers outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 and the ZS8.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and ZS8 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS8
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography features
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (210g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Landscape photography camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Panasonic ZS8
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.00 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 210 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $275