Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX150 IS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 23 months later than the FZ35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX150 IS scores vs the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX150 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX150 IS has got outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX150 IS compared to the FZ35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX150 IS and FZ35 is 86 and 72 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX150 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS will have a benefit in sensor technology.