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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z35 FX48 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FX48 Fujifilm Z35 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z35 FX48 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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