Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
- Revealed February 2013
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic ZS70
S3500 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S3500
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 50 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic ZS70
S3500 | ZS70 |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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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 |