Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 3 years after the W570 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS35 grades against the W570 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 offers 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 W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 against the W570.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and W570.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS35 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.