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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS35 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS35 Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009Fresher by 54 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the ZS35.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to give you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than average (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $300