Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was manufactured 5 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ35 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides outside measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony WX500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ35 versus the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ35 and WX500 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and WX500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FZ35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.