Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5
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![Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR/Fujifilm-HS35EXR-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
- Successor is Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Let's look closer at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was introduced 2 years after the ZS5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS5 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR
ZS5 | Fujifilm HS35EXR |
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Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm HS35EXR | ZS5 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR compared to the ZS5.
![Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS5 is 59 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS5.
Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm HS35EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
![Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 30.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 687 grams (1.51 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" 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 images | - |
Battery format | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $380 | $300 |