Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 2 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ35 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and FZ35.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.