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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Updated by Sony HX400V
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 11 months later than the HX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS35 grades against the HX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony HX300

 ZS35 HX300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 HX300 ZS35 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX300

 ZS35 HX300 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with external dimensions 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 HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 against the HX300.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and HX300.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX300 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Sony HX300 Portrait photography information
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Sony HX300 Street photography factors
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
Travel photography with Sony HX300
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (623g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Landscape photography camera
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX300 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
25
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (623 grams)
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-02-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology 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 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 623g (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $339