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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
59
Imaging
85
Features
77
Overall
81
Fujifilm GFX 50R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 50R
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic FZ35, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and FZ35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm GFX 50R was unveiled 8 years later than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R scores vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm GFX 50R FZ35 
ReleasedSeptember 2018July 2010Fresher by 101 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2360k230kSharper display (+2130k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R

 FZ35 Fujifilm GFX 50R 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm GFX 50R FZ35 
Focus manually More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features exterior measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus the FZ35.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FZ35 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and FZ35.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 50R having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will result in more detail having an extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 50R should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography advice
91
you can focus manually
MP count great (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
41
focusing manually
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 50R
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
73
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography highlights
70
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
67
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count great (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
very long reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count great (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (400 per charge)
41
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50R Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm GFX 50RPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm GFX 50R Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2018-09-25 2010-07-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by X Processor Pro Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 117 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm G fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 12 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,360k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.97x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 360 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 775 grams (1.71 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Dimensions 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 life 400 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-T125 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Retail cost $4,499 $999