Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS5

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS5 is 59 and 92 respectively.

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.