Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS35 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon S120 has external dimensions of 100 x 59 x 29 mm (3.94 x 2.32 x 1.14″) and weighs 217 g (0.48 lb / 7.65 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of and weighs 305 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon S120 and the Panasonic ZS35. Canon S120 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Panasonic ZS35.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS35.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon S120 is significantly lighter (88g ) than the Panasonic ZS35 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Canon PowerShot S120 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon S120 and Panasonic ZS35's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS35 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon S120 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS35.