Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony TX9

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was announced 3 years later than the TX9 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS35 grades against the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features exterior measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the TX9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and TX9 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and TX9.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.