Comparisons / Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Comparison of Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 ×
Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Fujifilm FinePix S2550HD
BrandPanasonicFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberDMC-FZ35S2550HD
Alternate model number(s)
  • dmc-fz38
  • s2500hd
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)118110
Width (mm)8981
Height (mm)7673
Weight (g)424443
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic DMC-FZ28-
SuccessorPanasonic DMC-FZ10-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.531.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1864(5.2 mp other)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw
  • jpeg (exif v2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.31.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD Lite / QT Motion JPEGAVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 11 elements in 8 groups, 3 Asph., 2 EDFujinon
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 486.0028.00 - 504.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.005.00 - 90.00
Zoom ratio (x)1818
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.36-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-2 - 100
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 6.3
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (11pt) / 1pt HS / 1pt / SpotContrast Detect AF: Center, Multi, Area, Tracking; Single AF, Continuous AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 0.2" 201.6K pixel colorEVF; 0.2-inch, 200K dot color LCD; Approx. 99% coverage
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.73
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*, 6400* (3mpix or below)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 601/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot256-zone Multi, Average, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesParty, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, FireworksPortrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Beach
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • off
  • on
  • slow-sync w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • forced
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • red-eye reduction forced
  • slow synchro
  • suppressed
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.3 - 8.5m; Tele: 1.0 - 5.4m (ISO Auto)ISO Auto: Wide: approx. 40 cm�8 m/1.3 ft.�26.2 ft., Tele: approx. 2.5 m�4.4 m/8.2 ft.�14.4 ft.; Macro: Wide: approx
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
-
Included memory (MB)4023
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini-hdmi with viera link
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.542.8
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)3.4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.31.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.340.64
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.350.77
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.23-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.5-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.12
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus WideHigh-Speed AF mode = 0.307s-
Startup time (s)24.1
Play -> record time (s)0.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.311
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)470500
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 7.2v
  • 710mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • arcsoft (mediaimpression / panorama maker)
  • photofunstudio 4.0 hd edition
  • silkypix developer studio 3.0 se
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, High Definition (HD) video (AVCHD Lite), Creative Movie Mode, My Color Mode, High Dynamic Mode.Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output.



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