Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ5

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic SZ5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 24 months prior to the SZ5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the FZ35 grades against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer 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) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Panasonic SZ5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ35 compared to the SZ5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and SZ5 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and SZ5.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ5 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.