Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm Z35 | ZS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Z35
ZS5 | Fujifilm Z35 | |||
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 10 months |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS5
Fujifilm Z35 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Check out the Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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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 |