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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Z35 TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TS3 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Z35 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the TS3.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and TS3 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and TS3.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic TS3 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
good battery (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $380