Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8300 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S8300 | FZ35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S8300
FZ35 | Fujifilm S8300 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S8300 | FZ35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |