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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Old Model is Nikon P80
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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
Photography Glossary

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P90 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was introduced 17 months earlier than the FZ35 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P90 matches up versus the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ35

 P90 FZ35 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon P90

 FZ35 P90 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ35

 P90 FZ35 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P90 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the P90 vs the FZ35.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and FZ35 is 70 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and FZ35.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files but you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older P90 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography information
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
55
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography info
37
excellent zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography highlights
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
41
has manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging advice
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
26
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-07-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-624mm (24.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 400 gr (0.88 lbs) 397 gr (0.88 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $700 $999