Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was unveiled 13 months later than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-11 scores versus the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-11 features external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-11 compared to the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and FZ35.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SZ-11 should have an edge in sensor tech.