Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, 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-ZS50 was introduced in January 2015. 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-ZS50 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1,166k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      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-ZS50.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      •   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
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      •   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
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 44
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 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-ZS50

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

      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-ZS50.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed

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      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 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 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-ZS50

      Panasonic ZS50
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording vs
      More Focus Points 21 vs 23
      Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 720 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 30x
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 1,040k dot
      Viewfinder vs Electronic
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) vs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50.

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 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 ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 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-ZS50
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Light305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        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 and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot and 1,040k dot resolutions respectively. 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-ZS50 has a Fixed screen

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 with Tilting screen


      Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35.

      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-ZS50 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 80 - 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-ZS50 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4:3 (3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480), 3:2 (4000 x 2672, 3264 x 2176, 2560 x 1712, 2048 x 1360, 640 x 424), 16:9 (4000 x 2248, 3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 360), 1:1 (2992 x 2992, 2448 x 2448, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480) with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have 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.


      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      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-ZS50 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 comes with DMW-BCM13PP battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      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 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. Cameras can shoot continuously up to 10.0 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-ZS50..

      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-ZS50 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 weighs 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 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-ZS50

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      GOOD
      72
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and give them scores of 60 and 66 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-ZS50

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      66

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 44

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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
      GOOD
      72
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      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-ZS50

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      71
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 1,166k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      78
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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

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