Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 6 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3500 scores vs the ZS80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 features outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S3500 vs the ZS80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and ZS80 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and ZS80.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The older S3500 is going to be behind in sensor tech.