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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 5 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S1000pj grades versus the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic ZS35

 S1000pj ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S1000pj

 ZS35 S1000pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2009Fresher by 53 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS35

 S1000pj ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj versus the ZS35.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and ZS35.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography advice
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
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flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-04 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 21
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $289 $300