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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and S1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched 7 years before the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 S1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2013Fresher by 73 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the S1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S1 is 59 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and S1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
56
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2")
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (600 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery (600 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
53
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (600 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (687g)
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-07 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
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 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 600 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $380 $2,498