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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix JX355
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
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The JX350 was brought out 7 months after the FZ35 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm JX350 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the JX350 matches up versus the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic FZ35

 JX350 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm JX350

 FZ35 JX350 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ35

 JX350 FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JX350 has physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the JX350 versus the FZ35.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and FZ35 is 95 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and FZ35.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the FujiFilm JX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent JX350 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX350
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
30
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
has manual focus
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm JX350
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
65
lighter than competitors in class (130g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (180 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
33
rather wide (28mm)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (180 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
41
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
26
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $200 $999