Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS35

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS35 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S9100 matches up against the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 has outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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 S9100 and Panasonic ZS35 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S9100 and the ZS35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS35 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S9100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.