Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX350

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS35 grades against the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 features physical dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 against the HX350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and HX350 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and HX350.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.