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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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
  • Announced July 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P100 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P100 was unveiled very close to the FZ35 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P100 grades vs the FZ35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic FZ35

 P100 FZ35 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon P100

 FZ35 P100 

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ35

 P100 FZ35 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2010Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P100 provides outside measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the P100 compared to the FZ35.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and FZ35 is 68 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and FZ35.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ35 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P100
Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (481 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
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amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography factors
49
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (481g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
41
manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (481 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-06 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 481 gr (1.06 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $999