Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Below, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS35 was launched 2 years later than the HX100V and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS35 grades vs the HX100V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony HX100V
ZS35 | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | October 2011 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic ZS35
HX100V | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX100V
ZS35 | HX100V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 provides 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) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX100V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and HX100V is 89 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and HX100V.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger ZS35 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lb) | 577 grams (1.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 model | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
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 |
Retail price | $300 | $429 |