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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 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 ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was introduced at a similar time to the ZR1 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm Z35 ZR1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZR1 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm Z35 ZR1 
IntroducedJuly 2009July 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 enjoys exterior 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) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the ZR1.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZR1.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZR1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
54
lighter than others (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography info
56
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Panasonic ZR1
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $280