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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
44
Features
25
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed February 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3500 (20MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S3500 scores vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S3500 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S3500

 ZS70 S3500 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2013Fresher by 50 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS70

 S3500 ZS70 

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S3500 compared to the ZS70.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and ZS70.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S3500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
60
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (129g)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
40
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (129g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone port
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-21 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 grams (0.28 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $85 $450