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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 24 months prior to the ZS35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm JZ100 scores against the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ZS35 Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS35 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 vs the ZS35.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS35.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
68
lighter than others in class (129g)
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than average (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JZ100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (129 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 129g (0.28 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $190 $300