• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S8300 advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Fujifilm S8300

  • 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
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    250g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX20V

Fujifilm S8300
Sony HX20V
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

Compare Fujifilm S8300 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 Fujifilm S8200

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8200
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8200

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8200
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $325
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm S8200

Compared to Fujifilm S8400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S8400W
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $239
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm S8400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Fujifilm S8300
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm S8300 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Panasonic ZS35
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Fujifilm S8300
Panasonic ZS45
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S8300 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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