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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX260 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 9 months before the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX270 HS grades vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Panasonic ZS35

 SX270 HS ZS35 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX270 HS

 ZS35 SX270 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS35

 SX270 HS ZS35 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys external measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX270 HS and the ZS35.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and ZS35.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (233 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX270 HS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX270 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
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lighter than competitors (233 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX270 HS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX270 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX270 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX270 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-21 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 233g (0.51 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $284 $300