Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
- Announced January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S4300 was announced 23 months earlier than the ZS35 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S4300 grades against the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S4300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S4300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS35
S4300 | ZS35 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S4300
ZS35 | S4300 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS35
S4300 | ZS35 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S4300 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS35 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S4300 versus the ZS35.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and ZS35.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S4300 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-01 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 139g (0.31 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $119 | $300 |