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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Released February 2016
  • Successor is Nikon A1000
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 2 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A900 grades vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic ZS35

 A900 ZS35 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon A900

 ZS35 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS35

 A900 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Nikon A900 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the ZS35.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and ZS35.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A900 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher A900 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography factors
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
74
lighter than competition in class (289g)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
49
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (289g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 289 gr (0.64 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $400 $300