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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX355
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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JX350 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX350 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX350 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Panasonic ZS35

 JX350 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm JX350

 ZS35 JX350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS35

 JX350 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides external dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JX350 against the ZS35.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JX350 and ZS35.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older JX350 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
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resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
32
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 shots)
has no phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than others in class (130g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic port
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FujiFilm JX350 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX350 and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix JX350Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX350 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as FinePix JX355 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $200 $300