Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX500

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was released 15 months earlier than the WX500 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ZS35 matches up versus the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 offers outer measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS35 versus the WX500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WX500 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and WX500.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older ZS35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.