Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W570
ZS35 | W570 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic ZS35
W570 | ZS35 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W570
ZS35 | W570 | |||
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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).
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W570 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 | |
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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 |