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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX60 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
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was brought out 2 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX50 HS grades versus the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX50 HS FZ35 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX50 HS

 FZ35 SX50 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX50 HS FZ35 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX50 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") along with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the FZ35.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX50 HS and FZ35.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger SX50 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
40
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
57
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (595g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
38
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (595 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
58
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (595 grams)
26
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Canon SX50 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 gr (1.31 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $429 $999