Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A57

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A57, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS35 was revealed 16 months after the A57 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS35 grades vs the A57 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony SLT-A57. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A57 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 and the A57.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and A57 is 89 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS35 and A57.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The ZS35 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The more modern ZS35 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.