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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic FZ35
(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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was brought out 3 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ35 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W offers outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having 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") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the FZ35.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ35.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S9400W to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9400W is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (500 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery (500 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (500 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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)
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 life 500 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $330 $999