Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Released February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS30
- Updated by Panasonic ZS40

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S6100 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS35 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6100 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic ZS35
S6100 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S6100
ZS35 | S6100 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2011 | More modern by 35 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS35
S6100 | ZS35 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 comes with physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).
See the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S6100 and the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and ZS35.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-02-09 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 305 grams (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $195 | $300 |