Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was introduced 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS35 scores against the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and NEX-3 is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS35 will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.