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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed at a similar time to the ZS35 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades versus the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS35 Fujifilm XP70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the ZS35.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
68
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography details
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
34
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" 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
Battery life 210 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $199 $300