Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35

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Panasonic ZS40

18 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS35

16 MP | 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) CMOS Sensor

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing ZS40 and ZS35, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic ZS40 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" sensor whereas Panasonic ZS35 has a 16.0MP 1/2.33" sensor.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

18MP - 1/2.3" CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Fixed Type Screen

200k dot Electronic viewfinder

10 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

Built-in GPS

240g. 111 x 64 x 34 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ60

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Compare

Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2014-01-06

16MP - 1/2.33" CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

24-480 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3″ Tilting Screen

10 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

305g. 107 x 62 x 32 mm mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-TZ55

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Compare

Panasonic ZS40 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 (Lumix DMC-TZ60)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55)

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

Viewfinder	Electronic vs None	Better framing and control
GPS	BuiltIn vs None	track your location
RAW Support	Yes vs No	Better image quality
Max Sensor Resolution	18 MP vs 16 MP	12% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	23 vs 21	2 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution	920k dots vs 460k dots	100% higher resolution screen
Weight	240 g vs 305 g	65 g lighter
Manual Focusing	Yes vs No	more focusing options
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 480mm	240 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 20×	more flexible focal coverage
NFC Connection	Yes vs No	Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40

Articulating Screen	Yes vs No	Flexible shooting positions

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Optical vs Optical	All the lenses are stabilized
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	10.0fps vs 10.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 480mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions
Max Aperture - Tele	6.40 vs 6.40	Slow lenses at tele

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35. Panasonic ZS35 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic ZS40.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS40 is significantly lighter (65g ) than the Panasonic ZS35 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS35

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Thickness Comparison

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ZS40

ZS35

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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 has a 18.0MP 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS35 has a 16.0MP 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the ZS40 and ZS35 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS40 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30× zoom lens whereas Panasonic ZS35 features a 24-480 mm F3.3-6.4 20× zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f3.30 at this focal length. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS40 has 240mm longer reach than the Panasonic ZS35. Both cameras has a max aperture of f6.40 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS40

ZS35

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS40

ZS35

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS40

ZS35

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS40

ZS35

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS40 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS35 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Panasonic ZS40 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic ZS35 for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Read the details

Panasonic ZS40 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic ZS35 for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
Read the details

Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
21 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
480 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
Read the details

Panasonic ZS40 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS35 for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
240g
30X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
Read the details

Compact Body
20X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
305g
Read the details

Panasonic ZS40 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic ZS35 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Built-in GPS
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS40

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #33 out of 473 in Compact cameras
Ranked #364 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS35

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #122 out of 473 in Compact cameras
Ranked #573 out of 1175 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS40 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic ZS35 in all criterias. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Panasonic ZS40

Panasonic ZS35

Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40	Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Brand	Panasonic	Panasonic
Announced	2014-01-06	2014-01-06
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	CMOS
Size	1/2.3"	1/2.33"
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area	28.07mm²	27.72mm²
Megapixels	18 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4896 x 3672	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	23	21
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-720 mm (30×)	24-480 mm (20×)
Max Aperture	F3.3-6.4	F3.3-6.4
Macro Focus Range	3cm	3cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3″	3″
Resolution	920k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	None
Viewfinder Resolution	200k dots	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	n/a
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed	1/2000s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6.40 m	6.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	240g	305g
Dimensions	111 x 64 x 34mm	107 x 62 x 32 mmmm
Battery Life	300 shots	n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	BuiltIn	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction

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