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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
65
Imaging
46
Features
64
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS35

 B700 ZS35 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016January 2014More modern by 26 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon B700

 ZS35 B700 

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS35

 B700 ZS35 
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
59
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (565g)
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
54
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
66
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than others (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography features
59
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B700
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
60
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (565 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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