Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 5 months before the FH20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm Z35 | FH20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm Z35
FH20 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH20
Fujifilm Z35 | FH20 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and FH20.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $130 | $179 |