Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 4 years prior to the XS1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the XS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic XS1
Fujifilm Z35 | XS1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Fujifilm Z35
XS1 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 42 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic XS1
Fujifilm Z35 | XS1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and XS1 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and XS1.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic XS1 to render extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 103g (0.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $130 |