Clicky

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
65
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • New Model is Nikon P610
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the P600 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The P600 was revealed 3 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P600 matches up vs the FZ35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

        

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic FZ35

 P600 FZ35 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Fresher by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon P600

 FZ35 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ35

 P600 FZ35 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P600 has got outer measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the P600 compared to the FZ35.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P600 and FZ35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon P600 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern P600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
40
has manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ35
52
excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography highlights
58
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
52
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ35
47
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging details
58
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (565 grams)
26
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-07 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $999