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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced 3 years before the TS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z35 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TS20 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z35 TS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with 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 TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the TS20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
22
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 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 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 - 250 pictures
Battery form - 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $179