Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35
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![Nikon Coolpix P330 front Nikon Coolpix P330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P330/Nikon-P330-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35/Panasonic-ZS35-front.jpg)
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Launched March 2013
- Earlier Model is Nikon P310
- New Model is Nikon P340
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Released January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
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The P330 was introduced 10 months prior to the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P330 grades versus the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Panasonic ZS35
P330 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P330
ZS35 | P330 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | March 2013 | Newer by 10 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Panasonic ZS35
P330 | ZS35 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P330 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P330 versus the ZS35.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and ZS35.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The P330 having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P330 will be behind in sensor technology.
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P330-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P330 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-03-04 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) | 305 gr (0.67 lbs) |
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 rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 213 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $500 | $300 |