Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic GF3

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GF3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z35 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the GF3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the GF3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and GF3 is 95 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and GF3.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF3 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.