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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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 ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was launched 4 years before the ZS35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S2950 matches up versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S2950 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS35 S2950 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS35

 S2950 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S2950 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S2950 versus the ZS35.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S2950 and ZS35 is 76 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S2950 and ZS35.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (14MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file 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 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 life 300 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $300