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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 6 months after the FZ200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the FZ200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ200 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ200

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the FZ200.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ200 is 59 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
57
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography features
53
great battery pack (600 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (540 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (588 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (540 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
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relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (588g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ200
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 588 grams (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 600 images 540 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $499