Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX5

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was manufactured 3 years later than the WX5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS35 matches up against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 has got exterior dimensions 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 WX5 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS35 vs the WX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WX5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and WX5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.