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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was brought out 4 years before the ZS35 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S3200 scores vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S3200 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS35 S3200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS35

 S3200 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers physical dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3200 vs the ZS35.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3200 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to render greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (14MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
54
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
24
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS35
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Other name FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 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 range 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540g (1.19 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $190 $300