Panasonic DMC-FZ35 vs Fujifilm S8200

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RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Thinner
88 mm vs 116 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
424g vs 670g
Lighter weight
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 8 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Less expensive
$300 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
960 mm vs 486 mm
Capture objects farther away
More dots on screen
460k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 2.3 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

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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