Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX20V

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 24 months prior to the HX20V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ35 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 comes with 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 Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX20V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 and the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and HX20V is 72 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and HX20V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.