Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic S1

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 17 months earlier than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.