Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 13 months later than the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9100 matches up vs the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ35 has dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 and the FZ35.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and FZ35.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S9100 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.