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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and SZ8 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ8 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ8 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
 SZ8 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ8

		

		

			
 Fujifilm HS35EXR SZ8 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither contains Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the SZ8.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ8 is 59 and 94 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and SZ8.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got the larger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
35
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography information
55
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 heavier than competition (687 grams)
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ8
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 incredible zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
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 better than average battery power (600 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (720mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition (687g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 lighter than competitors in class (159g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (288mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (200 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
53
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery pack (200 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ8
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 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 lack of mic jack
 heavier than competition (687 grams)
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $275