Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100

Below is a extended analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was brought out 17 months later than the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS35 scores against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS35 against the RX100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and RX100 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and RX100.

All in all, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS35 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.