Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm Z35 | FX580 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z35
FX580 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm Z35 | FX580 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |