Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P90 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic FZ35
P90 | FZ35 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon P90
FZ35 | P90 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic FZ35
P90 | FZ35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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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 |