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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S1 was revealed within a month of the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S1 ZS35 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S1

 ZS35 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S1 ZS35 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2014Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the ZS35.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS35 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS35.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (680 grams)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
63
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (680g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
58
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (680g)
34
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $300