Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS35

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS35 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 24 months prior to the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR against the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS35.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.