Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS35

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.