Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic FZ35

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 4 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX710 HS scores against the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features physical measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and FZ35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to produce extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.