Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison

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Panasonic FZ200

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm HS35EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing FZ200 and HS35EXR, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras from Panasonic and Fujifilm. Panasonic FZ200 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch sensor whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch sensor. Panasonic FZ200 was introduced to market in July 2012 and Fujifilm HS35EXR was launched in January 2013. There is only 6 months difference between FZ200 and HS35EXR so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-07-18

12MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

25-600 mm F2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3" Fully Articulated Screen

1312k dot Electronic viewfinder

12 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

240fps High-Speed Video

588g. 125 x 87 x 110 mm

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Compare

Fujifilm HS35EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2013-01-07

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 12800)

24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Tilting Screen

Electronic viewfinder

11 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

480fps High-Speed Video

687g. 131 x 97 x 126 mm

Replaced Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Compare

Panasonic FZ200 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR was replaced by Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 over Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 11.0fps	1 fps faster
Weight	588 g vs 687 g	99 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 5.60	faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage	13.5m vs 7.1m	6.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area	2.34µm² vs 1.93µm²	21% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Max Sensor Resolution	16 MP vs 12 MP	33% more pixels
Battery Life	600 shots vs 540 shots	60 more frames with a single charge
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 25mm	1 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	720mm vs 600mm	120 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	30× vs 24×	more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

Image Stabilization	Optical vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Fully Articulated vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting	12.0fps vs 11.0fps	Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 720mm	Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR

LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

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Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ200 has external dimensions of 125 x 87 x 110 mm (4.92 x 3.43 x 4.33″) and weighs 588 g (1.30 lb / 20.74 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm HS35EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 97 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 4.96″) and weighs 687 g (1.51 lb / 24.23 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR. Panasonic FZ200 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 6mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 16mm thinner than Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Comparison image of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Comparison image of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic FZ200 is significantly lighter (99g ) than the Fujifilm HS35EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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FZ200

HS35EXR

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Thickness Comparison

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FZ200

HS35EXR

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Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 nor Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Fujifilm HS35EXR features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic FZ200 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine VII FHD processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm HS35EXR has a 16.0MP 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ) sized EXRCMOS sensor and features EXR processor.

Below you can see the FZ200 and HS35EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Cameras

Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 features a 25-600 mm F2.8 24× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm HS35EXR features a 24-720 mm F2.8-5.6 30× zoom lens.

Fujifilm HS35EXR has 1mm wider coverage than the Panasonic FZ200. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at the wide end. On the tele end, Fujifilm HS35EXR has 120mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic FZ200. However, with a max aperture of f2.80, Panasonic FZ200 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ200

HS35EXR

Widest - Samsung WB2200F

Average

Telezoom

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ200

HS35EXR

Longest - Nikon P1000

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ200

HS35EXR

Fastest - Olympus 1

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

DSLR-Like Cameras

FZ200

HS35EXR

Fastest - Sony RX10 III

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What types of Photography are Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic FZ200 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ200 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
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Panasonic FZ200 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 540 shots
600 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f2.80
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Battery Life: 600 shots
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
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Panasonic FZ200 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
24.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
588g
Body Thickness 110mm
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RAW shooting capability
30.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
687g
Body Thickness 126mm
Read the details

Panasonic FZ200 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm HS35EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details

Panasonic FZ200 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic FZ200 and Fujifilm HS35EXR scores compare:

Panasonic FZ200

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #17 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #315 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #25 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #383 out of 1226 in all Cameras

Panasonic FZ200 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm HS35EXR in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200	Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR
Brand	Panasonic	Fujifilm
Announced	2012-07-18	2013-01-07
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type	CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	12 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4000 x 3000	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	6400 ISO	12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	100 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	23	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-600 mm (24×)	24-720 mm (30×)
Max Aperture	F2.8	F2.8-5.6
Macro Focus Range	1cm	1cm
Screen
Type	Fully Articulated	Tilting
Size	3"	3"
Resolution	460k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	1,312k dots	n/a
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Optical	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	13.50 m	7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m )
Max Flash Sync	1/4000s	n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	12.0 fps	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	None	None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	588g	687g
Dimensions	125 x 87 x 110mm	131 x 97 x 126mm
Battery Life	540 shots	600 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	37	not tested
DxO Color Depth	19.1	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	10.8	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	114	not tested
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