Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX350

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was revealed 7 years before the HX350 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FZ35 matches up vs the HX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony HX350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ35 and the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and HX350 is 72 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and HX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.