Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 3 years prior to the HX50V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ35 matches up against the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 features exterior 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 HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 against the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and HX50V is 72 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and HX50V.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX50V to result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.