• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm F100fd advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.6 inch vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.91 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    190g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Fujifilm F100fd

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $380 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    11 years vs 17 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm F200EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F200EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F200EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F70EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F70EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $214
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm F70EXR

Compared to Fujifilm F80EXR

Fujifilm F100fd
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm F80EXR
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm F80EXR

Compared to Sony HX20V

Fujifilm F100fd
Sony HX20V
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Fujifilm F100fd
Panasonic ZS45
  • $275
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm F100fd vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

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