Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H300

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.