Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 2 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX620 HS grades versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX620 HS against the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and ZS35.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX620 HS to show extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.