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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix S1880
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 5 months earlier than the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the S1800 scores vs the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Panasonic FZ35

 S1800 FZ35 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm S1800

 FZ35 S1800 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ35

 S1800 FZ35 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1800 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S1800 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1800 vs the FZ35.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and FZ35 is 78 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and FZ35.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S1800
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
55
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1800
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
25
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
26
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called FinePix S1880 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $999