Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX60 HS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX60 HS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was manufactured 4 years after the FZ35 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX60 HS scores against the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX60 HS vs the FZ35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and FZ35.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.