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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W290, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 4 years later than the W290 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS35 scores versus the W290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W290

 ZS35 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W290 ZS35 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W290

 ZS35 W290 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 vs the W290.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and W290 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and W290.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer ZS35 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W290 as a Portrait photography camera
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
27
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Sony W290 Sports photography advice
52
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
Sony W290 Landscape photography information
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W290
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design 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 16MP 12MP
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 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $230