Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W570

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 6 months earlier than the W570 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ35 matches up against the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys exterior measurements 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 and the W570.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and W570 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ35 and W570.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W570 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.