Canon A800 vs Panasonic ZS35

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A800 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A800 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A800 grades versus the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 has outer measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon A800 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A800 versus the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A800 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A800 and ZS35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A800 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.