Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 was introduced in January 2014 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 was introduced in June 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 21 Focus Points (21 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.9 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic ZS35
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Single Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 384 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 16x
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Canon SD980 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax E85
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic ZS15
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      More Focus Points 21 vs 23
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Speaker Mono vs Stereo
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) vs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)

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      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
        Light305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has a Fixed screen

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and 6.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 body has dimensions of 107 x 62 x 32 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.26") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 body has dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 weighs 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      107 mm

      62 mm

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      105 mm

      58 mm

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      32 mm

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      33 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and give them scores of 60 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.9 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 208 g (0.46 lb / 7.34 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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