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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 5 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS35 scores vs the G3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony G3

 ZS35 G3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic ZS35

 G3 ZS35 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony G3

 ZS35 G3 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the ZS35 against the G3.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and G3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and G3.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Sony G3
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Sony G3 Street photography info
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony G3
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
Sony G3 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
Sony G3 Landscape photography features
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Sony G3
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.67 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $200