Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was launched 4 months before the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX170 IS scores against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX170 IS provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX170 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX170 IS vs the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX170 IS and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX170 IS and ZS35.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.