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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 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 SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 5 years prior to the SZ8 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the SZ8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SZ8 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2009More modern by 54 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic SZ8

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 offers external 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 SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the SZ8.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ8 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ8.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ8 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ8
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ8 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic SZ8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
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 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" 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 - 200 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $275