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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the LS5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z35 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z35

 LS5 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z35 LS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the LS5.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and LS5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LS5 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Panasonic LS5 Street photography features
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (126 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography info
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than average (126 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
36
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
32
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than average (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-07-21
Physical type 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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 8cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 126 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 160 images
Battery style - AA
Battery model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $294