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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was revealed 2 months after the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX130 IS matches up against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX130 IS FZ35 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX130 IS

 FZ35 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX130 IS FZ35 
AnnouncedAugust 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers outer dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS and the FZ35.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and FZ35 is 85 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography factors
29
focusing manually
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
41
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
61
lighter than competition (308g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX130 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
42
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
26
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $999