Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX170 IS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX170 IS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 3 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX170 IS scores vs the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS has external measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS versus the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and FZ35.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX170 IS to render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SX170 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.