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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 4 years before the LX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z35 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z35

 LX7 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedOctober 2012July 2009More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z35 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 provides exterior measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the LX7.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and LX7.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z35 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average (298g)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
heavier than average (298 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $130 $400