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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 5 years before the TS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z35 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TS5 Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2009More recent by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z35 TS5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the TS5.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and TS5.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS5 to show more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-07-22 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
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 range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 370 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A DMW-BCM13
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
Retail price $130 $350