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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 3 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the ZS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS1 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the ZS1.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
25
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $0