Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") come with different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS35 scores versus the RX100 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For those who are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 has outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 and the RX100 IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and RX100 IV is 89 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and RX100 IV.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.