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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 FZ35 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm F900EXR FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
41
manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography details
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery life (260 shots)
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
66
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
52
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F900EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
26
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Venus Engine V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 photographs -
Style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $999