Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS35, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 11 months before the ZS35 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S800c grades vs the ZS35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S800c has external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S800c and the ZS35.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and ZS35.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S800c is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.