Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S8200 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was released 14 months later than the FZ35 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S8200 grades vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S8200 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S8200 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S8200 and the FZ35.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and FZ35.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S8200 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger S8200 provides an edge in sensor technology.