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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 3 years prior to the FH6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z35 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FH6 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z35 FH6 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outside 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) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the FH6.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and FH6.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FH6 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
good battery power (280 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 119g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $129