Nikon P330 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

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.