Canon SX700 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX700 HS and Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS compared to the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and FZ35.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX700 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.