Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.