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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W330, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the W330 (14MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 4 years later than the W330 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS35 scores vs the W330 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W330

 ZS35 W330 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W330 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W330

 ZS35 W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 comes with outside 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 W330 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 versus the W330.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and W330 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and W330.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
Sony W330 Portrait photography info
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Sony W330 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Sony W330 Sports photography details
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Sony W330 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Sony W330 Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
26
really wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W330
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 128 gr (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $170