Canon SX600 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 3 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS scores vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX600 HS against the FZ35.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and FZ35 is 93 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and FZ35.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX600 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.