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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

Lumix DMC-TZ55

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 6, 2014. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 21 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

Lumix DMC-TZ40

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
No
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
No
Af touch
No
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 21 23

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Built-In Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
Yes
Yes

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
AKA Lumix DMC-TZ55 Lumix DMC-TZ40
announced Jan. 6, 2014 Jan. 7, 2013
Body type Compact Compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $214.99 $189.95
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
GPS - Built-in
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Flash range 6.00 m 6.40 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Minimum shutter speed 4 15
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Battery life 0 shots 260 shots
Battery model - -
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32 mmmm 105 x 59 x 28mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 305 grs 198 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 460 920
Screen size - -
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
Yes

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16 18
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder