Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1280 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Successor is Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Released January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX600 HS was introduced within a month of the ZS35 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS scores versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic ZS35
SX600 HS | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX600 HS
ZS35 | SX600 HS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS35
SX600 HS | ZS35 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and ZS35.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G (TFT) | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
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 | 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1280 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") | 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 | 290 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $300 |