Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony NEX-5N

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony NEX-5N, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.

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The FZ35 was brought out 15 months earlier than the NEX-5N making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ35 matches up versus the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has external dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 compared to the NEX-5N.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and NEX-5N is 72 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and NEX-5N.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ35 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-5N will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.