Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX300
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89 Imaging
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Portability
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38 Overall
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94 Imaging
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS35 was manufactured 11 months later than the WX300 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS35 matches up against the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony WX300
| ZS35 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | February 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS35
| WX300 | ZS35 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX300
| ZS35 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 features outside measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ZS35 vs the WX300.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WX300 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WX300.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent ZS35 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
Sony WX300 Street photography factors
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
Sports photography with Sony WX300
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competitors in class (166g)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging features
Sony WX300 Vlogging features
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ55 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 21 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 305 grams (0.67 lb) | 166 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $300 | $330 |