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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40

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-LZ40 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and LZ40 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 12 months earlier than the LZ40 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm HS35EXR LZ40 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 LZ40 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ40

 Fujifilm HS35EXR LZ40 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic LZ40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the LZ40.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ40 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ40.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LZ40 will produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm HS35EXR will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
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megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
55
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (600 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography features
53
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (524g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2")
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging details
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
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quite wide (22mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
comes with microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (524 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ40
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
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 ) 10.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 524g (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photographs 320 photographs
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 (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $380 $219