Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX7V

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was introduced 12 months earlier than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ35 scores against the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ35 and the HX7V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and HX7V is 72 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and HX7V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX7V to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.