Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was launched 17 months after the NEX-F3 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS35 matches up against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and NEX-F3 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and NEX-F3.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The ZS35 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The fresher ZS35 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.