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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was unveiled 13 months after the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS35 scores versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony H200

 ZS35 H200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Panasonic ZS35

 H200 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H200

 ZS35 H200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 has got outer dimensions 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 H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 vs the H200.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and H200 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and H200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
Sony H200 Street photography highlights
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
Sony H200 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (240 shots)
heavier than average in class (530 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Sony H200
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (530g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H200
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Style of battery - AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $250