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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W650, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was revealed 2 years after the W650 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ZS35 matches up against the W650 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W650

 ZS35 W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W650 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W650

 ZS35 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 and the W650.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and W650 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and W650.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern ZS35 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Sony W650 Street photography features
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (124g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
Sony W650 Travel photography information
68
lighter than average (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
Sony W650 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Alternate name Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 grams (0.67 pounds) 124 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $140