Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A55

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the A55 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A55 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was introduced 3 years after the A55 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A55 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS35 matches up versus the A55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony SLT-A55. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS35 features outer dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS35 and the A55.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and A55 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and A55.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS35 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern ZS35 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.