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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS35, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6300 grades against the ZS35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 S6300 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S6300

 ZS35 S6300 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS35

 S6300 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 compared to the ZS35.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and ZS35 is 94 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZS35.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6300 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography features
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography features
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS35
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 21
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 305g (0.67 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $300