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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was brought out 12 months prior to the ZS35 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm T550 grades against the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm T550 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm T550

 ZS35 Fujifilm T550 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm T550 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the ZS35.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm T550 and ZS35.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography features
34
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
75
lighter than average in class (136g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
47
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 136g (0.30 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $160 $300