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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX30 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX20 IS was launched within a month of the FZ35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX20 IS FZ35 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX20 IS

 FZ35 SX20 IS 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX20 IS FZ35 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS comes with outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX20 IS versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX20 IS against the FZ35.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX20 IS and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX20 IS and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
41
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (600g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
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built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (600g)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX20 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging factors
50
relatively wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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