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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZR1 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR matches up versus the ZR1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZR1 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZR1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZR1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with 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) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the ZR1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZR1 is 59 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZR1.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm HS35EXR should have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography information
56
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography information
55
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (600 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
53
great battery life (600 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (687 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (600 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (687g)
28
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-07 2009-07-27
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 158g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photos -
Type of battery 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $380 $280