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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured very close to the WX350 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS35 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony WX350

 ZS35 WX350 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WX350 ZS35 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX350

 ZS35 WX350 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 provides physical measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WX350.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WX350 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
Portrait photography with Sony WX350
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
Sony WX350 Street photography features
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
Sony WX350 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
lighter than others (164g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
Sony WX350 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 - 470 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $270