Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Announced September 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Launched July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX30 IS was released 3 months later than the FZ35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX30 IS scores against the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX30 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX30 IS
FZ35 | SX30 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ35
SX30 IS | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | September 2010 | July 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX30 IS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Canon SX30 IS versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX30 IS compared to the FZ35.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and FZ35 is 64 and 72 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and FZ35.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX30 IS to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-09-14 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 601 gr (1.32 lbs) | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-7L | - |
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/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $400 | $999 |