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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX10 IS FZ35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX10 IS

 FZ35 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009Newer by 17 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX10 IS FZ35 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
includes face detect focus
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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has manual focus
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging info
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rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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