Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 11 months before the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm S4800 is going to be behind in sensor tech.