Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic GF1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic GF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and GF1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 3 years later than the GF1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the GF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the GF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and GF1 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and GF1.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.