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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 9 months prior to the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS35 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS35 Fujifilm S8400W 
RevealedJanuary 2014March 2013More modern by 9 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS35 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the ZS35.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS35 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS35.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (670 grams)
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
52
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
52
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (670 grams)
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 lbs) 305 grams (0.67 lbs)
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 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 life 300 pictures -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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