Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was launched 15 months before the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS matches up vs the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX1 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX1 IS
FZ35 | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 15 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ35
SX1 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS features outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and FZ35 is 64 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and FZ35.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 615 gr (1.36 lb) | 397 gr (0.88 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $999 |