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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • New Model is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 12 months before the ZS35 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS35 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has outer 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the ZS35.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS35 is 59 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS35.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR contains the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
37
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
55
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (600 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography advice
53
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS35EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (687g)
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Form 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $380 $300