Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 2 years after the FZ35 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 scores versus the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S8500 | FZ35 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S8500
FZ35 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S8500 | FZ35 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8500 has got external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S8500 versus Panasonic FZ35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 vs the FZ35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and FZ35.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S8500 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S8500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1104mm (46.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 200k dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/7000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 lb) | 397 grams (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 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 model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $500 | $999 |