Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic ZS35

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was announced 14 months later than the ZS35 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S9900 matches up vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9900 enjoys exterior measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has proportions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the S9900 compared to the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9900 and ZS35 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9900 and ZS35.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S9900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.