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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8400W versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the FZ35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W FZ35 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2010Fresher by 33 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 FZ35 Fujifilm S8400W 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ35

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W FZ35 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the FZ35.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ35.
Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S8400W to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8400W provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
41
 you can focus manually
 supports face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
 cannot use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography information
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than average (670 grams)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
52
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long zoom (1056mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (670 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
52
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (27mm)
 very long zoom (486mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
47
 focusing manually
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging information
24
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than average (670g)
26
 relatively wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 data format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 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 All around 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 life 300 photos -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $999