Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS35

Following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was released 5 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A170 has exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS35.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.