Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S6000 scores against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 compared to the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and ZS35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.