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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Panasonic FZ35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX1 IS FZ35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX1 IS

 FZ35 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2010March 2009More recent by 15 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX1 IS FZ35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500s)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (615g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX1 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (615g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external mic jack
heavier than others (615 grams)
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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