Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S930
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Launched January 2009
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Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony S930, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS35 was manufactured 5 years after the S930 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ZS35 scores against the S930 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony S930
| ZS35 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 112k | Crisper display (+348k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic ZS35
| S930 | ZS35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony S930
| ZS35 | S930 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys outer dimensions 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 vs the S930.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and S930 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and S930.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS35 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S930 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.9-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dot | 112k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 1/8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $300 | $219 |