FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the JZ500 grades versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the JZ500 against the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and ZS35.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.