Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was announced 4 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS scores vs the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS against the FZ35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and FZ35 is 93 and 72 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and FZ35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.