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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX600 HS ZS35 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX600 HS

 ZS35 SX600 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX600 HS ZS35 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (188g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (188g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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