Canon SX400 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX400 IS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 4 years after the FZ35 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS matches up versus the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and FZ35 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and FZ35.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX400 IS to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit in sensor technology.