Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS15, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 3 years prior to the ZS15 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the ZS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the ZS15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS15.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS15 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.