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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 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 FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH7, 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 FH7 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z35 FH7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FH7 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedSeptember 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm Z35 FH7 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the FH7.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and FH7 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and FH7.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to give you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than average (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $149