Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FZ35

Below, we are looking at the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was introduced 2 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9300 scores versus the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 provides physical measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9300 compared to the FZ35.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and FZ35 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9300 and FZ35.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S9300 to give more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S9300 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.