Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic ZS35

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P7000 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the P7000 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the P7000 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The P7000 was introduced 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the P7000 matches up vs the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P7000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7000 provides external dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P7000 compared to the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and ZS35 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7000 and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P7000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS35 will result in greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P7000 will be behind in sensor tech.