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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Released October 2010
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS35 versus Ricoh G700SE, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and G700SE (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 3 years after the G700SE which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS35 matches up against the G700SE in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Ricoh G700SE

 ZS35 G700SE 
ReleasedJanuary 2014October 2010More modern by 40 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic ZS35

 G700SE ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh G700SE

 ZS35 G700SE 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ZS35 against the G700SE.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and G700SE is 89 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and G700SE.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ZS35 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography highlights
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Street photography advice
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
51
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography advice
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Ricoh G700SE Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
weather sealing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
23
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Ricoh G700SE
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-06 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 307 grams (0.68 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" 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 ID - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0