Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS3

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS3 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was unveiled 3 years after the ZS3 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR enjoys outer measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and the ZS3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS3 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS3.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will give you extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.