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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W370, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 4 years after the W370 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS35 grades vs the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W370

 ZS35 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W370 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W370

 ZS35 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 versus the W370.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and W370 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and W370.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Sony W370
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
Sony W370 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
Sony W370 Landscape photography information
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
Sony W370 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2010-01-07
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
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 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 305 gr (0.67 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $230