Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ35

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX500 IS scores versus the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS vs the FZ35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to deliver greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.