Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Successor is Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe Fujifilm HS30EXR was unveiled 24 months before the ZS35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
ZS35 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS35 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the ZS35.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS35 is 59 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS35.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lbs) | 305 grams (0.67 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-W126 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $430 | $300 |