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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
80
Imaging
46
Features
34
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 5 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX420 IS grades versus the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX420 IS FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2010More recent by 67 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX420 IS

 FZ35 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX420 IS FZ35 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX420 IS vs the FZ35.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and FZ35.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX420 IS to provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX420 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX420 IS
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
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great zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
max frames per second low (0.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (195 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
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MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1008mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX420 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
47
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
26
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.5 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 195 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $299 $999