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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Announced September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX60 HS FZ35 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014July 2010More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX60 HS

 FZ35 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX60 HS FZ35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Canon SX60 HS versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography info
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography info
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
52
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors in class (650 grams)
26
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX60 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-09-16 2010-07-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.4fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $549 $999