Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX30

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The ZS35 was brought out 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the ZS35 scores vs the WX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 has outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 versus the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS35 and WX30 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WX30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher ZS35 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.