Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony HX300
ZS35 | HX300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | February 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic ZS35
HX300 | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX300
ZS35 | HX300 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and HX300 is 89 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 | |
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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 |