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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced 19 months later than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F770EXR FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 FZ35 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F770EXR FZ35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the FZ35.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ35.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F770EXR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2")
40
focusing manually
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (234g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
40
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F770EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 397g (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $480 $999