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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS35 grades versus the H50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony H50

 ZS35 H50 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009More modern by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic ZS35

 H50 ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H50

 ZS35 H50 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS35 compared to the H50.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and H50 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and H50.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to show more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Sony H50
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Sony H50 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
Sony H50 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
great zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H50 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
long zoom (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (547 grams)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
34
manual focus
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
Vlogging with Sony H50
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
19
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others (547 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2009-01-15
Body design 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 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $80