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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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
Panasonic FZ35
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ35 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FZ35 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ35

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ35 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
44
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography advice
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
52
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
has manual focus
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
26
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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