Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX30V

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was released 20 months prior to the HX30V making 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 HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ35 grades against the HX30V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outer 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) whilst the Sony HX30V has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and HX30V is 72 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and HX30V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be behind in sensor tech.