Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon S5100

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S5100 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 13 months before the S5100 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the S5100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Nikon S5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the S5100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and S5100 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and S5100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5100 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.