Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Launched February 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P7000
- Renewed by Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe P7100 was released 22 months prior to the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P7100 scores against the ZS35 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Panasonic ZS35
P7100 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P7100
ZS35 | P7100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | February 2012 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS35
P7100 | ZS35 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check the Nikon P7100 and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P7100 compared to the ZS35.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and ZS35 is 82 and 89 respectively.
Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and ZS35.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P7100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-20 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | 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 | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395 grams (0.87 lb) | 305 grams (0.67 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $750 | $300 |