Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35
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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched January 2016
(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
- Revealed July 2010
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX540 HS was released 5 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX540 HS grades against the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Panasonic FZ35
SX540 HS | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 67 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX540 HS
FZ35 | SX540 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ35
SX540 HS | FZ35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX540 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX540 HS and Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX540 HS and the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX540 HS and FZ35 is 69 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX540 HS and FZ35.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX540 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX540 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 6 | 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 | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.9fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 gr (0.97 pounds) | 397 gr (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
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 | 205 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $999 |