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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the B500 grades versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic ZS35

 B500 ZS35 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2014Newer by 26 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon B500

 ZS35 B500 

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS35

 B500 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B500 has got outside measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B500 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the B500 and the ZS35.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and ZS35 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the B500 and ZS35.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher B500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon B500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS35
52
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition (541 grams)
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
59
great battery life (600 shots)
connects via bluetooth
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (900mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (541 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
45
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (600 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging information
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (541 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-900mm (39.1x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 541 gr (1.19 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $300