Clicky

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX130 IS was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS35 
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX130 IS

		

		

			
 ZS35 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 SX130 IS ZS35 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the ZS35.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ZS35 is 85 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and ZS35.
All in all, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
29
 has manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Street Comparison
 Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (308g)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
68
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Sports Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
53
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
Travel Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
61
 lighter than competitors (308 grams)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 great zoom (336mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
42
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
44
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX130 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
29
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (308 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
34
 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	

		

			
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-08-19 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 308 grams (0.68 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $300