Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Released February 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Updated by Panasonic ZS40

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the B700 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The B700 was launched 2 years after the ZS35 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the B700 matches up versus the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS35
B700 | ZS35 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | More modern by 26 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon B700
ZS35 | B700 |
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Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS35
B700 | ZS35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon B700 comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the B700 against the ZS35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B700 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the B700 and ZS35.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon B700 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher B700 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix B700 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone 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 | 565g (1.25 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 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 | 350 pictures | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $300 |