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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Renewed by Nikon A1000
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 5 years after the FZ35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up vs the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FZ35

 A900 FZ35 
RevealedFebruary 2016July 2010Newer by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon A900

 FZ35 A900 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ35

 A900 FZ35 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 and the FZ35.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and FZ35 is 88 and 72 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and FZ35.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher A900 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography highlights
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good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A900
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A900
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
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lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (289 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 8.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289 grams (0.64 lbs) 397 grams (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $999