• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 370.5mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,500

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Differences

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Leica TL

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $1700 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    250g vs 384g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Leica TL advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.77 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12500 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX10V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX10V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX10V

Leica TL
Sony HX10V
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Sony HX10V

Compared to Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Leica TL
Sony HX20V
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Samsung NX3000

Panasonic ZS35
Samsung NX3000
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung NX3000

Leica TL
Samsung NX3000
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Touchscreen
  • Internal flash
  • $950
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Leica TL vs Samsung NX3000

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

Leica TL
Panasonic ZS45
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Leica TL vs Panasonic ZS45

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Panasonic ZS35
Canon EOS M3
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Canon EOS M3

Leica TL
Canon EOS M3
  • $1350
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1049
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

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