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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 5 months prior to the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z35 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FH3 Fujifilm Z35 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z35 FH3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the FH3.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and FH3.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH3 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 165 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $160