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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was brought out 24 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores against the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm JX550

 ZS35 Fujifilm JX550 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm JX550 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX550 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 compared to the ZS35.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
55
lighter than competition (113 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
31
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (113g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
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quite wide (26mm)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
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quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX550 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix JX550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JX550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 113 grams (0.25 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $300