Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Sony RX100
- Updated by Sony RX100 III
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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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony RX100 II
| ZS35 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Panasonic ZS35
| RX100 II | ZS35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony RX100 II
| ZS35 | RX100 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 II Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-01-06 | 2013-06-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | 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 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 21 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 305 gr (0.67 lb) | 281 gr (0.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 67 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 483 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $300 | $598 |