Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ7

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 18 months before the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ35 scores vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FZ35 and the SZ7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and SZ7 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and SZ7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.