Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 6 months after the FX48 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FX48
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Z35
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX48
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 has external measurements 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 FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and FX48.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX48 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/3000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 gr (0.28 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $130 | $325 |