Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS40

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the ZS40 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3500 grades versus the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 offers physical 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 ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 against the ZS40.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and ZS40 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and ZS40.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3500 to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S3500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.