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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The ZS35 was released 5 months after the NEX-5T which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS35 grades against the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony NEX-5T

 ZS35 NEX-5T 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic ZS35

 NEX-5T ZS35 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony NEX-5T

 ZS35 NEX-5T 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2013Same age
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 and the NEX-5T.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and NEX-5T is 89 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The ZS35 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow DOF trickier.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
52
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
provides focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 21 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 276 grams (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $400