Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony A65

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony A65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS35 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) and the ZS35 (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS35 was released 2 years after the A65 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ZS35 matches up versus the A65 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS35 has got physical 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 A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony A65 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS35 against the A65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and A65 is 89 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and A65.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS35 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A65 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher ZS35 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.