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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Updated by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the FZ35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ35 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic FZ35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the FZ35.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ35 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ35.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competition in class (687g)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography information
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better than average battery (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
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has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (687 grams)
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decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687 grams (1.51 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $380 $999