Nikon S8100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S8100 versus Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S8100 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8100 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the ZS35 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S8100 grades vs the ZS35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S8100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S8100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S8100 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 30mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S8100 and the ZS35.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S8100 and ZS35 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8100 and ZS35.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS35 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S8100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.