Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was revealed 7 months after the RX100 II and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS35 matches up vs the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 and the RX100 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and RX100 II is 89 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and RX100 II.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.