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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P310 was released 18 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the P310 grades vs the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic ZS35

 P310 ZS35 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P310

 ZS35 P310 
ReleasedJanuary 2014June 2012Newer by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS35

 P310 ZS35 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P310 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the P310 compared to the ZS35.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged P310 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P310
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
71
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-06-22 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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 194g (0.43 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
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
Launch price $700 $300