Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZR1

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 3 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3500 scores versus the ZR1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZR1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 compared to the ZR1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and ZR1 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have a benefit in sensor technology.