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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
80 Imaging
46 Features
34 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was announced 2 years after the ZS35 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX420 IS matches up versus the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 SX420 IS ZS35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2014Newer by 25 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Canon SX420 IS

		

		

			
 ZS35 SX420 IS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 SX420 IS ZS35 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS enjoys exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX420 IS versus the ZS35.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX420 IS and ZS35 is 80 and 89 respectively.
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX420 IS and ZS35.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to offer greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 comes with face detect focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
68
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (24-1008mm  42.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 low frames per second (0.5 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (195 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX420 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
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 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1008mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual exposure
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery power (195 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse recording
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 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX420 IS Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
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 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focus
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone port
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone jack
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Canon SX420 IS vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Panasonic ZS35
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $299 $300