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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4200 was introduced 24 months prior to the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 ZS35 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S4200

		

		

			
 ZS35 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS35

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S4200 ZS35 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen  Lack of Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S4200 provides outside dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the ZS35.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS35.
As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
36
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (543 grams)
68
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
 amazing zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 comes with tracking focus
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
53
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
54
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (576mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (543g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
 lighter than others in class (305 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
41
 quite wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good MP (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
24
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (543g)
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others in class (305g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 life 300 shots -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $200 $300