Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S950
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S950 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- No Video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony S950, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS35 was revealed 4 years later than the S950 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS35 scores against the S950 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony S950
| ZS35 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Panasonic ZS35
| S950 | ZS35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony S950
| ZS35 | S950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the S950.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and S950 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and S950.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger ZS35 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony S950 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| 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 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 305g (0.67 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $300 | $130 |
