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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 6 months earlier than the TS2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the TS2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm Z35 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TS2 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm Z35 TS2 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the TS2.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and TS2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic TS2 to produce more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proof
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $350