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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S1 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ35 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S1 FZ35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the FZ35.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ35 is 60 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ35.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography advice
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
58
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
41
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S1
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (680 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 life 350 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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