Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed June 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | June 2012 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
ZS15 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS15 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
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.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR | - |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 pounds) | 208 grams (0.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 shots | 260 shots |
Type 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $380 | $279 |