• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FX35 advantages over Fujifilm S9400W

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.68 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 116 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    146g vs 670g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Fujifilm S9400W advantages over Panasonic DMC-FX35

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 100 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 290 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • 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
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    16.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.9 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    10 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • 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

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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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 Samsung NV24 HD

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 60p video
Fujifilm S9400W
Samsung NV24 HD
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Canon SD770 IS

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Canon SD770 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Longer exposure
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Fujifilm S9400W
Canon SD770 IS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $212
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX37

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm S9400W
Panasonic DMC-FX37
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $289
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm S8300

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Fujifilm S8300
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
Fujifilm S9400W
Fujifilm S8300
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Panasonic DMC-FX35
Fujifilm S1
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Fujifilm S9400W
Fujifilm S1
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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