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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 10 months before the ZS35 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S3500 scores against the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S3500 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S3500

 ZS35 S3500 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2013Fresher by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS35

 S3500 ZS35 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S3500 versus the ZS35.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and ZS35.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S3500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
33
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
68
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors in class (129g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than others in class (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography information
40
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
31
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-21 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 grams (0.28 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $85 $300