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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Renewed by Nikon L110
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured 17 months prior to the FZ35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L100 grades against the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FZ35

 L100 FZ35 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon L100

 FZ35 L100 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ35

 L100 FZ35 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L100 against the FZ35.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and FZ35 is 79 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and FZ35.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ35 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography details
26
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography advice
49
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
39
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
26
decently wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-07-06
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 360 gr (0.79 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $399 $999