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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony W230, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 17 months later than the W230 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ35 matches up against the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony W230

 FZ35 W230 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic FZ35

 W230 FZ35 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony W230

 FZ35 W230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 has physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony W230 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 versus the W230.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and W230 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and W230.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent FZ35 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
Sony W230 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
Sony W230 Travel photography advice
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
Sony W230 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-06 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $999 $180