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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was unveiled 10 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the ZS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS5 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 provides outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the ZS5.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS5 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS5
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $300