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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
76
Imaging
40
Features
41
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-900mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 450g - 121 x 81 x 65mm
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was brought out at a similar time to the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8600 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8600

 ZS35 Fujifilm S8600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm S8600 ZS35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8600 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the ZS35.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS35 is 76 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8600 and ZS35.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
excellent zoom range (25-900mm 36.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (410 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
63
good battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (900mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8600 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
46
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (410 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
27
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix S8600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-900mm (36.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 81 x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 410 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 3 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $300