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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was launched 11 months earlier than the ZS35 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S5200 grades versus the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S5200 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S5200

 ZS35 S5200 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS35

 S5200 ZS35 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5200 features external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 and the ZS35.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and ZS35.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged S5200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography advice
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Sports photography camera
28
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography highlights
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (160 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
42
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings - 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" 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 160 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $300