Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Announced January 2015
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 4 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w scores against the FZ35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S9900w | FZ35 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 56 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S9900w
FZ35 | Fujifilm S9900w |
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Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ35
Fujifilm S9900w | FZ35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9900w enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w against the FZ35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ35 is 61 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ35.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm S9900w to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S9900w will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Fujifilm S9900w | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm S9900w | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-01-14 | 2010-07-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 7cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 97 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 670g (1.48 pounds) | 397g (0.88 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 300 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $719 | $999 |