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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
Photography Glossary

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was revealed 2 months after the ZS35 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the P600 grades versus the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Panasonic ZS35

 P600 ZS35 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P600

 ZS35 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS35

 P600 ZS35 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P600 has got outside dimensions 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 ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the P600 vs the ZS35.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P600 and ZS35 is 65 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and ZS35.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography highlights
50
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (565 grams)
68
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS35
59
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (305g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P600
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
44
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
59
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone port
more heavy than others in class (565g)
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon P600 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix P600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.50 m 6.00 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 305 gr (0.67 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $300