Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was launched 4 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS35 scores against the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has got external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 vs the HX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and HX1 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and HX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS35 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.