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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 7 months later than the FZ35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HS20 EXR matches up against the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 HS20 EXR FZ35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 FZ35 HS20 EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 HS20 EXR FZ35 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HS20 EXR against the FZ35.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and FZ35 is 58 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and FZ35.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HS20 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern HS20 EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
55
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
41
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
54
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (730g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
52
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
51
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (730g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
25
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (730g)
26
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.20 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730g (1.61 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $600 $999