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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS35 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS35 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS35 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS35 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
37
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
53
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
51
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
51
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
does not have Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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