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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix F85EXR
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F80EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F80EXR scores versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 F80EXR ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 ZS35 F80EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2010More recent by 43 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 F80EXR ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F80EXR has got external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the F80EXR versus the ZS35.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the F80EXR and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS35 will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older F80EXR is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
37
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (210g)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (210g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
38
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
44
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (210 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as FinePix F85EXR Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-06-16 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210 grams (0.46 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $400 $300