FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1800 scores against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1800 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 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).

See the FujiFilm S1800 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S1800 against the ZS35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1800 and ZS35 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1800 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.