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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ100 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 2 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the FZ100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 31 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 FZ100 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ100

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ100 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer dimensions 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 FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the FZ100.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ100 is 59 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ100.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
56
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2")
54
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
55
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 heavier than average in class (687g)
58
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
55
 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery power (600 per charge)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 has no phase detect auto focus
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
53
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (687 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography factors
53
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2")
 missing Time Lapse mode
51
 you can focus manually
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ100
25
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
 heavier than average in class (687g)
64
 decently wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ100
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 540 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 life 600 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $500