Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A100

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was released 7 years after the A100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS35 grades versus the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and A100 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and A100.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS35 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.