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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony WX70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was launched 24 months after the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ZS35 grades vs the WX70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Sony WX70

 ZS35 WX70 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic ZS35

 WX70 ZS35 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX70

 ZS35 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 features outer 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS35 compared to the WX70.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and WX70 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and WX70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger ZS35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX70 Portrait photography advice
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
Street photography with Sony WX70
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
Sony WX70 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114 grams)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
Sony WX70 Landscape photography features
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 lbs) 114 grams (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 240 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $242