Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Launched July 2009
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z35 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z35
LS5 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Revealed | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z35 | LS5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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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 |