Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS35

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").

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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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

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.