Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony A550

Below is a in depth review of the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable but the FZ35 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was released 7 months later than the A550 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ35 scores versus the A550 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony A550 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 vs the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and A550 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and A550.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A550 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FZ35 will have an edge in sensor innovation.