Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's look closer at the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P1000 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was revealed 8 years after the FZ35 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P1000 matches up vs the FZ35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P1000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P1000 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the P1000 compared to the FZ35.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the P1000 and FZ35 is 49 and 72 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P1000 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P1000 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern P1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.