Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 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
- Released January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
- Updated by Panasonic ZS40
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony T900
ZS35 | T900 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Panasonic ZS35
T900 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony T900
ZS35 | T900 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony T900 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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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 |