Nikon P340 vs Panasonic ZS35

Here, we are comparing the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the P340 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the P340 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The P340 was unveiled 2 months after the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P340 scores against the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P340 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Nikon P340 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P340 provides outside dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P340 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the P340 against the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P340 and ZS35 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P340 and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P340 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.