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Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Comparison

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Panasonic ZS40

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

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

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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 was introduced to market in January 2014 and Panasonic ZS35 was launched in January 2014. Both ZS40 and ZS35 were launched within the same month so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and available technology level.

Here is 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-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 200k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 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 - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-480 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 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)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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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
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
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
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
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 and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS40 has external dimensions of 111 x 64 x 34 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.34″) and weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of and weighs 305 g (including batteries).

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.

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 Size

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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Average
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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 (Lumix DMC-TZ60) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Panasonic ZS35 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS40 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS35.
Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35: Sensor Comparison

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

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

Panasonic ZS40 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS40 and Panasonic ZS35 Cameras


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
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Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Telezoom

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ZS40
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Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

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ZS40
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Panasonic ZS40 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic ZS35 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
240g
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Compact Body
20.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
305g
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Panasonic ZS40 for Landscape Photography

POOR

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
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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
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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 69 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 #37 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #447 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Panasonic ZS35
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #130 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #658 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Panasonic ZS40 has a higher Overall Score but this doesn't make it an easy decision. Panasonic ZS40 may have better image quality, more features and smaller body compared to but Panasonic ZS35 offers higher value for the money.

If you are a price conscious buyer and don't need the extra features, image quality and compactness that Panasonic ZS40 offers, Panasonic ZS35 is the better choice for you.
In all other cases, we recommend the Panasonic ZS40!

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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-inch 1/2.3-inch
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 3.00" 3.00"
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 Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in 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 Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
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 Built-in None
DxO Sensor Scores
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