Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS8

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.