Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
- Old Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS35
- Updated by Panasonic ZS45
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS40 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm HS35EXR was manufactured 12 months before the ZS40 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades against the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
ZS40 | Fujifilm HS35EXR | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2013 | More modern by 12 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS40
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has got outside 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the ZS40.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS40 is 59 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS40.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS40 will render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS35EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 30.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 687 gr (1.51 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 300 images |
Form 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $450 |