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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
42
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
Panasonic FZ35
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX30 IS FZ35 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX30 IS

 FZ35 SX30 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX30 IS FZ35 
LaunchedSeptember 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (601g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX30 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX30 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX30 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (601 grams)
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pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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