Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX400V

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured at a similar time to the HX400V which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS35 matches up versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 offers external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and HX400V.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.