Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was introduced 24 months before the ZS35 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS35 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.