Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45
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![Nikon Coolpix S3500 front Nikon Coolpix S3500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500/Nikon-S3500-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45/Panasonic-ZS45-front.jpg)
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
- Released January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The S3500 was introduced 22 months prior to the ZS45 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3500 matches up against the ZS45 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic ZS45
S3500 | ZS45 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon S3500
ZS45 | S3500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS45
S3500 | ZS45 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 has external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS45 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3500 vs the ZS45.
![Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.
![Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and ZS45.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to show more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged S3500 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S3500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS45-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ57 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-21 | 2015-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 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 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4 |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 249 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | ||
Battery life | - | 350 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $85 | $300 |