Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35
67 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43
![Nikon Coolpix P530 front Nikon Coolpix P530 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P530/Nikon-P530-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)
89 Imaging
40 Features
50 Overall
44
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ai-licence-218x150.jpg)
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maxresdefault-218x150.jpg)
The P530 was launched 2 months later than the ZS35 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the P530 scores against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LP3_cut_13f_0212-218x150.jpg)
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P530 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P530 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Panasonic ZS35
P530 | ZS35 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P530
ZS35 | P530 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon P530 and Panasonic ZS35
P530 | ZS35 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar generation |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P530 provides outer measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P530 compared to the ZS35.
![Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and ZS35 is 67 and 89 respectively.
![Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P530 and ZS35.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration.
![Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P530-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/snapchat-218x150.jpg)
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/photography-glossary-218x150.jpg)
Street Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/No-Surprise-Pentax-17-Pre-Orders-218x150.jpg)
Sports Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iphone-optical-stabilization-218x150.jpg)
Travel Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/tiktok-218x150.jpg)
Landscape Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Approach-to-AI-Generated-Content-218x150.jpg)
Vlogging Comparison
![](https://pxlmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/samsung-evo-microsd-cards-featur-218x150.jpg)
Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P530 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2014-02-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 494g (1.09 lb) | 305g (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") | 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 | 240 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $300 |