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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 2 years after the FZ35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores against the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ35 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ35 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S8200 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the FZ35.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8200 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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focusing manually
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (670g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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focusing manually
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (670g)
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $999