Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX100V

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.