Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was released 17 months before the FZ35 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX10 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX10 IS
FZ35 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ35
SX10 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS versus the FZ35.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and FZ35.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ35 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $275 | $999 |