Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was manufactured 13 months later than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm S9900w & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S9900w Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9900w features external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS35 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS35.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9900w provides a benefit in sensor tech.