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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 2 months after the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX700 HS ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX700 HS

 ZS35 SX700 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX700 HS ZS35 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX700 HS vs the ZS35.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ZS35 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you will want to take the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (250 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (750mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (250 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $349 $300