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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was brought out 6 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z35 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z35

 FX580 Fujifilm Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z35 FX580 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the FX580.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and FX580.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX580 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic FX580
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX550
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $499