Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS35Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
      MSRP$399
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels17.5 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 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 4804:3 (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)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, MPO, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2123
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom20x30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coatingTFT LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,166k dot
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Min Shutter Speed4 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 12.1 MP for up to 6 Frames
      Up to 6 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 12.1 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2.5 MP
      Up to 40 fps at 5 MP
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range6.00 m6.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      DxO Low Light ISO138
      DxO Color Depth20.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.2
      DxO Overall Score44
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Dimensions107 x 62 x 32 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.26")111 x 65 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.34")
      Weight (inc. batteries)305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)243 g (0.54 lb / 8.57 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.2 x 4.7 x 1.9"5.45 x 5.4 x 2.25"
      Package Weight0.9 lb0.93 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Battery PackDMW-BCM13PP
      Battery Life300 shots
      Internal Storage86 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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