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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 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
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung TL500
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
  • 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is EX1
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 11 months before the TL500 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the TL500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z35 TL500 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Fujifilm Z35

 TL500 Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 11 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung TL500

 Fujifilm Z35 TL500 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Samsung TL500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the TL500.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TL500 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and TL500.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z35 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has manual focus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Samsung TL500 Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL500 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
64
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (386g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL500 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL500 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone socket
64
quite wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition (386g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Samsung TL500
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Samsung TL500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Samsung
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Samsung TL500
Other name - EX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-07-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 386g (0.85 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 129
Other
Battery model NP-45A SLB-07A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $527