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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2014
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 7 months later than the ZS35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX400 IS scores against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX400 IS ZS35 
LaunchedJuly 2014January 2014Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX400 IS

 ZS35 SX400 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX400 IS ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the ZS35.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ZS35 is 81 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and ZS35.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX400 IS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
42
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
60
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery pack (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
40
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (190 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
28
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-07-29 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $229 $300