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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was released 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 ZS35 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm F500 EXR ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the ZS35.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and ZS35.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
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lighter than average (215g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $430 $300