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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
52 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72 Imaging
34 Features
37 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ35 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 17 months later than the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic FZ35

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ35 
RevealedNovember 2011July 2010Fresher by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Fujifilm X-S1

          

          

            
 FZ35 Fujifilm X-S1 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ35

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X-S1 FZ35 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the FZ35.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ35 is 52 and 72 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ35.
Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
40
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
51
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 heavier than competitors (920 grams)
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
43
 great zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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 great zoom range (27-486mm  18.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 low fps (2.0 fps)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (624mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (920g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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 flash built-in
 fairly wide (27mm)
 very long reach (486mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
45
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (2/3")
 no Time Lapse recording
40
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.7")
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (920g)
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 fairly wide (27mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic FZ35
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine V
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $999