Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was released 9 months later than the HX50V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS35 matches up vs the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with 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) and the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 versus the HX50V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and HX50V is 89 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The visual below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and HX50V.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony HX50V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.