Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A450

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A450, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was introduced 4 years later than the A450 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS35 matches up versus the A450 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A450 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 versus the A450.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and A450 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and A450.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger ZS35 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.