Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Launched January 2014
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm F900EXR was launched 11 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F900EXR | ZS35 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm F900EXR
ZS35 | Fujifilm F900EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F900EXR | ZS35 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS35 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS35.
As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR II | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | 260 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-50A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $380 | $300 |