Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and the Fujifilm FinePix JV100, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 was introduced in July 2010 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100 Highlights

      • 12.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 over Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      RAW Support vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 27 mm vs 37 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 486 mm vs 111 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 18x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.8 vs f/3.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 70 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 10 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 10 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix JV100 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm FinePix JV100
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12.2 Megapixel
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.4 vs f/4.3
      Lighter 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) vs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Fujifilm FinePix JV100
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB10 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Fujifilm FinePix JV100
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Fujifilm FinePix JV100.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 features a 12.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 is equipped with Venus Engine V processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm FinePix JV100 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100 comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35, and up to 1/2000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix JV100. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and 3.50 m on Fujifilm FinePix JV100..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 body has dimensions of 118 x 76 x 89 mm (4.65 x 2.99 x 3.5") and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 body has dimensions of 93 x 55 x 21 mm (3.66 x 2.17 x 0.83"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 weighs 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 weighs 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      118 mm

      76 mm

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      93 mm

      55 mm

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      40
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      73
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 and Fujifilm FinePix JV100 and give them scores of 57 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      29
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

      Fujifilm FinePix JV100

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 126 g (0.28 lb / 4.44 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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