Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A58

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A58, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is relatively similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The ZS35 was manufactured 2 months later than the A58 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS35 scores versus the A58 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 provides outer 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) and the Sony A58 has dimensions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS35 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS35 vs the A58.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS35 and A58 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS35 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A58 will deliver more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.