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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
61
Imaging
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Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was introduced 12 months before the ZS35 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8500 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8500

 ZS35 Fujifilm S8500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8500 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8500 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 against the ZS35.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS35 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S8500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (670g)
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography information
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging info
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
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 All around 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)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $300