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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(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
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and T900 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 4 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the T900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony T900

 ZS35 T900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic ZS35

 T900 ZS35 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony T900

 ZS35 T900 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 versus the T900.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and T900 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and T900.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
Sony T900 Portrait photography advice
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
27
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Sony T900 Street photography info
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony T900
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Sony T900 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony T900 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
28
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony T900
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 lbs) 143g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $300