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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Announced March 2014
  • Replacement is Sony RX10 II
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The ZS35 was revealed 2 months before the RX10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the ZS35 scores versus the RX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony RX10

 ZS35 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic ZS35

 RX10 ZS35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution1290k460kCrisper display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10

 ZS35 RX10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014March 2014Similar age
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has got outer measurements 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 versus the RX10.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and RX10 is 89 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and RX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Sony RX10 Portrait photography information
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
70
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Sony RX10
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Sony RX10 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
weather proof
good battery pack (420 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
good battery pack (420 shots)
weather proof
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX10 Landscape photography highlights
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (420 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Sony RX10 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
30
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2014-03-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 21 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 10.20 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 813 gr (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 69
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 474
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $698