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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was released 5 years prior to the ZS35 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the F70EXR scores against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 F70EXR ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS35 F70EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 F70EXR ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR vs the ZS35.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and ZS35.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
60
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (270mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
31
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $300