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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon P510
  • Renewed by Nikon P530
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon P520 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was announced 11 months earlier than the ZS35 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the P520 matches up vs the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Panasonic ZS35

 P520 ZS35 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P520

 ZS35 P520 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS35

 P520 ZS35 
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 provides exterior dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P520 compared to the ZS35.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and ZS35 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P520 and ZS35.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon P520 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older P520 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P520
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
41
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography details
51
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (550g)
68
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P520
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
57
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 shots)
heavier than average (550g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P520
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
46
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging factors
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no mic socket
heavier than average (550 grams)
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix P520Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P520 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 550g (1.21 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 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 200 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $300