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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (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 Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was launched 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8300 scores against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ35 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010Fresher by 31 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S8300

 FZ35 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ35 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8300 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 and the FZ35.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm S8300 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S8300 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
41
you can focus manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8300
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (1008mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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you can focus manually
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 397 gr (0.88 lb)
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 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, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $999