• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon 130 IS advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Less expensive
    $200 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 250g
    Lighter weight

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Canon 130 IS

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 224 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 190 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 15 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX20V

Canon 130 IS
Sony HX20V
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Sony W690

Canon 130 IS
Sony W690
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony W690

Panasonic ZS35
Sony W690
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony W690

Compared to Sony WX80

Canon 130 IS
Sony WX80
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Longer exposure
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Sony WX80

Panasonic ZS35
Sony WX80
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Canon 140 IS

Canon 130 IS
Canon 140 IS
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • HDMI out
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Canon 140 IS

Panasonic ZS35
Canon 140 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Canon 140 IS

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Canon 130 IS
Panasonic ZS45
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Canon 130 IS vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

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