Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Photography Glossary Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3500 was introduced 2 months after the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S3500 matches up against the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic ZS30
| S3500 | ZS30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon S3500
| ZS30 | S3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS30
| S3500 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | January 2013 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 versus the ZS30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and ZS30.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-02-21 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1200s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 129 gr (0.28 pounds) | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 images |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $85 | $250 |
