Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm F900EXR | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 32 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
FZ35 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm F900EXR | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |