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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S205EXR
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S200EXR (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S200EXR (1/1.6") and FZ35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The S200EXR was introduced 11 months earlier than the FZ35 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S200EXR scores vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 S200EXR FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 FZ35 S200EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 S200EXR FZ35 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR has external measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S200EXR against the FZ35.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200EXR and FZ35 is 54 and 72 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and FZ35.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The S200EXR features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged S200EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
heavier than competition in class (865 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
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has built in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (865g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (865g)
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reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Other name FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-436mm (14.1x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 865 gr (1.91 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 model NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $500 $999