Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ35

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 3 years after the FZ35 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S810c grades against the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c versus the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and FZ35.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S810c should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.