Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8600 over the Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS35 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm S8600
ZS35 | Fujifilm S8600 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8600 and Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8600 | ZS35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm S8600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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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 |