Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
- Introduced January 2020
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS30
- New Model is Panasonic ZS40

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The P950 was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS35 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the P950 matches up versus the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P950 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic ZS35
P950 | ZS35 | |||
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Revealed | January 2020 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 74 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon P950
ZS35 | P950 |
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Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic ZS35
P950 | ZS35 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P950 provides outside dimensions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon P950 versus Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the P950 compared to the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and ZS35 is 52 and 89 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P950 and ZS35.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern P950 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P950 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2020-01-07 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 90% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 300 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1005g (2.22 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 life | 290 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $797 | $300 |