Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 (Lumix DMC-FS18)

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 (Lumix DMC-FS18) verified camera data
Specification	DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55)	DMC-FH5 (Lumix DMC-FS18)
Release year	2014	2011
Megapixels	16 MP effective	16.1 MP
Sensor	1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor	1/2.33-inch CCD
Lens	24-480 mm equivalent, 20x optical zoom, f/3.3-6.4	28-112mm (35mm equiv.), 4x optical zoom, f/3.1-6.5
Memory card	SD / SDHC / SDXC, built-in memory	SD / SDHC / SDXC; approx. 70 MB internal memory
Maximum card	Up to 2TB (SDXC)	Up to 2TB (SDXC)
Battery	DMW-BCM13	DMW-BCK7
Dimensions	106.8 × 62.2 × 32.4 mm	94 × 54 × 19 mm
Weight	Approx. 250 g (with battery and card, CIPA)	Approx. 121 g (with battery and card, CIPA)

Which one should you choose?

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) if 20x 24–480mm coverage justifies the 250 g travel body.

Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 (Lumix DMC-FS18) if a 121 g, 19 mm pocket body with a 4x 28–112mm zoom is more likely to come with you.

The ZS35/TZ55 is for reach; the FH5/FS18 is for an easy pocketable SD setup.

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