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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Canon SX1 IS Comparison
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12.Nikon P90 Comparison
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13.Sony HX1 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Nikon P90 ComparisonCanon SX1 IS Comparison
While these two cameras deliver similar zoom capabilities, the Canon does offer a variety of step-up features that at least in part justify the $200 price difference. It shoots in full HD 1080p resolution, and does it well, where the FZ35 delivers so-so results at 720p. The LCDs are both a bit small and low-res, but the Canon screen is articulated, so it can swing out to the side, pivot to face forward for self-portraits or fold the delicate screen side up against the camera body for safe travels. The Panasonic wins the portability head-to-head handily, weighing half a pound less even before you factor in the heavier AA batteries required by the Canon, versus the Panasonic rechargeable.
In our lab tests, the Canon SX1 IS produced more accurate color in stills and far superior video output, with an image stabilization system that did a better job compensating for horizontal camera shake. The Panasonic FZ35 was much more impressive in two key areas, though: resolution (which includes lens distortion and chromatic aberration in addition to sharpness) and image noise.
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| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | |
| Price | $399.95 | $599.99 |
| Colors | black | black |
| Dimensions | 117.602mm x 88.9mm x 75.692mm | 127.5mm x 88.3mm x 87.7mm |
| Optical Zoom | 18x | 20x |
| Sensor | 1/2.33"-type, CCD, 12.7 megapixels | 1/2.3"-type, CMOS, 11.8 megapixels |
| Display | LCD, 2.7 in., 230000 pixels | articulated LCD, 2.8 in., 230000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | electronic, 201600 pixels, 100.0 % coverage | electronic, 148000 pixels, 100.0 % coverage |
| Manual Controls | manual focus, aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control | manual focus, aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control |
| Connectivity | USB, A/V, miniHDMI, component out | A/V, USB, miniHDMI, hot accessory shoe |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, CGR-S006A | AA |
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