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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured within a month of the H300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS35 grades versus the H300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony H300

 ZS35 H300 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 H300 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H300

 ZS35 H300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2014Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 provides physical measurements 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 H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 vs the H300.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and H300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and H300.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Sony H300 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
68
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Sony H300 Sports photography advice
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
Sony H300 Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
better than average battery life (350 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Sony H300 Vlogging information
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
24
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (590g)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 590 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $249