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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS35 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS35 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 ZS35 Fujifilm X-S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014November 2011More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS35 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the ZS35.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS35 is 52 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
46
manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
37
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
52
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (920 grams)
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (920 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
26
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (920 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 920g (2.03 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $399 $300