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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 3 years prior to the SZ7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SZ7 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the SZ7.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ7 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ7.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ7 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ7
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ7
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 133g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $199