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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 23 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L26 matches up versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic ZS35

 L26 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon L26

 ZS35 L26 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS35

 L26 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L26 against the ZS35.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and ZS35.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L26 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition (305g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 305 gr (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 200 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $70 $300