FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Released July 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2950 scores against the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic FZ35
| S2950 | FZ35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the FujiFilm S2950
| FZ35 | S2950 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic FZ35
| S2950 | FZ35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 features external measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S2950 versus the FZ35.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and FZ35 is 76 and 72 respectively.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and FZ35.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2950 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent S2950 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports photography with FujiFilm S2950
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
| FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | FujiFilm FinePix S2950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
| Otherwise known as | FinePix S2990 | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2010-07-06 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 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 | 437 grams (0.96 lbs) | 397 grams (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 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 life | 300 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $330 | $999 |
