Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus PEN-F

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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus PEN-F

1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm HS35EXR Review.

4/3 226.2mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Fujifilm HS35EXR advantages over Olympus PEN-F

Slower slow-motion
480 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Olympus PEN-F advantages over Fujifilm HS35EXR

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
4/3 vs 1/2 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.36 vs 1.39 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
37 mm vs 126 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
434g vs 687g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
1037k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

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Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi.
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks.
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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$778
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Slow-motion videos

$468
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Olympus PEN-F

Fujifilm HS30EXR

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$468
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$778
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
Slow-motion videos

$279
1/2 inch

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Olympus PEN-F

Fujifilm HS25EXR

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$279
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

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Compared to Panasonic FZ200

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Panasonic FZ200

$778
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$890
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ200

Olympus PEN-F

Panasonic FZ200

$999
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$890
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

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Compared to Panasonic GX85

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Panasonic GX85

$778
1/2 inch

Longer stills battery life
Slow-motion videos

$598
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic GX85

Olympus PEN-F

Panasonic GX85

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
High resolution composite

$598
4/3

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

Compare Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX85

Compared to Olympus E-PL8

Fujifilm HS35EXR

Olympus E-PL8

$778
1/2 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Olympus E-PL8

Olympus PEN-F

Olympus E-PL8

$999
4/3

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$599
4/3

Has anti-aliasing filter

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