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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 5 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Panasonic FZ35

 SX620 HS FZ35 
RevealedMay 2016July 2010Fresher by 72 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Canon SX620 HS

 FZ35 SX620 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ35

 SX620 HS FZ35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX620 HS features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS against the FZ35.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and FZ35 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and FZ35.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to offer you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX620 HS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
44
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography factors
48
amazing zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.5 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition in class (182g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
52
flash built-in
really wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (182 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
26
really wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic FZ35
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-05-10 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $279 $999