Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX10 III

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very close but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS35 was manufactured 3 years before the RX10 III which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS35 grades versus the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 vs the RX10 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and RX10 III is 89 and 53 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and RX10 III.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX10 III will render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged ZS35 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.