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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 18 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the ZS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS10 Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 18 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS10

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the ZS10.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS10 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography features
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography factors
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
has touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
34
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos
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 One One
Price at launch $130 $350