Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 7 months after the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the ZS15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS15 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.