Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Launched June 2010
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS40

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S8000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS35 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8000 matches up against the ZS35 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S8000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic ZS35
S8000 | ZS35 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon S8000
ZS35 | S8000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic ZS35
S8000 | ZS35 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8000 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S8000 vs the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8000 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S8000 and ZS35.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to deliver more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S8000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ55 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 21 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 30-300mm (10.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 183g (0.40 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $300 |