Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX510 HS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was revealed 3 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX510 HS scores vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS has got physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 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 ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the FZ35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and FZ35 is 80 and 72 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX510 HS and FZ35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX510 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.