Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
- 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8500 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8500
ZS35 | Fujifilm S8500 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8500 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm S8500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |