Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony A330

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony A330, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the A330 (10MP) is fairly similar but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was revealed 14 months after the A330 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ35 scores vs the A330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 vs the A330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and A330 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and A330.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ35 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher FZ35 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.