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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced June 2009
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS35 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z300 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z300 ZS35 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm Z300

 ZS35 Fujifilm Z300 
RevealedJanuary 2014June 2009Newer by 55 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z300 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 versus the ZS35.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z300 and ZS35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to offer greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (155g)
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography info
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offers touch to focus
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competitors in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
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screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (155g)
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-06-12 2014-01-06
Body design Ultracompact 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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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 155g (0.34 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $0 $300