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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W570

 ZS35 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W570 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W570

 ZS35 W570 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
Sony W570 Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony W570
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
Sony W570 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
Landscape photography with Sony W570
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 305g (0.67 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $159