Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was released 16 months prior to the FZ35 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1500 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ35 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and FZ35.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ35 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.