Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony TX9

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ35 (12MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured very close to the TX9 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ35 scores versus the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ35 features external 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) while the Sony TX9 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ35 versus Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ35 against the TX9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and TX9 is 72 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.