Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was introduced 4 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX410 IS grades vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX410 IS offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX410 IS and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX410 IS vs the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX410 IS and FZ35.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.