Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX99

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FZ35 was released 9 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FZ35 grades vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ35 has got outer dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ35 compared to the HX99.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and HX99 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ35 and HX99.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ35 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FZ35 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.