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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was announced 12 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS35 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8200

 ZS35 Fujifilm S8200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS35 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the ZS35.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS35 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8200
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
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amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
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you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $300