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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was manufactured 19 months later than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FZ35 Fujifilm F660EXR 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F660EXR provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the FZ35.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm F660EXR will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F660EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
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has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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lighter than competition (217g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $999