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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Panasonic ZS35
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S6100 ZS35 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S6100

 ZS35 S6100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2011More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS35

 S6100 ZS35 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography information
39
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography info
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography info
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
64
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (305g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS35 Vlogging advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
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