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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S200EXR was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S200EXR matches up vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 S200EXR ZS35 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS35 S200EXR 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2009More recent by 54 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 S200EXR ZS35 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S200EXR compared to the ZS35.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS35 is 54 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S200EXR and ZS35.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
45
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
45
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
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built-in flash
very long zoom (436mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (865 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865 grams (1.91 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $300