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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Succeeded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 19 months later than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ35 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ35 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus the FZ35.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ35 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ35.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than competitors in class (687 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography details
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good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (687g)
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reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-W126 -
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $999