Canon S110 vs Panasonic ZS35

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Canon S110 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S110 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the S110 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S110 was revealed 15 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S110 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon S110 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S110 compared to the ZS35.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S110 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older S110 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.