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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Later Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was announced 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS1 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS1 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
56
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
25
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
55
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
heavier than competition (687g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography information
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
good battery (600 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
good battery (600 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (687g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
53
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
no Time Lapse mode
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competition (687 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (229g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 grams (1.51 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Battery type 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $380 $0