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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800

Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
44 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800, 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 W800 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was brought out very close to the W800 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS35 matches up against the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony W800

          

          

            
 ZS35 W800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Panasonic ZS35

          

          

            
 W800 ZS35 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W800

          

          

            
 ZS35 W800 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 compared to the W800.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and W800.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
37
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features face detection focus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
37
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Sony W800 Street photography factors
68
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
53
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
68
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
 lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse function
40
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Sony W800 Vlogging features
34
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic port
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 lighter than competitors in class (125g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W800 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony W800
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4 AVI MPEG4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lb) 125 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $90