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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 24 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S4500

 ZS35 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4500 features external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 against the ZS35.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
68
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
54
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (543g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.00 m
Flash settings 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $300