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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS30
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 3 years after the ZS35 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the W300 matches up vs the ZS35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS35

 W300 ZS35 
IntroducedMay 2017January 2014More modern by 42 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon W300

 ZS35 W300 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS35

 W300 ZS35 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon W300 has got outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W300 versus the ZS35.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W300 and ZS35 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W300 and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent W300 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS35
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (305 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
48
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-05-31 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type - CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 grams (0.51 lb) 305 grams (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photos -
Battery format Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $387 $300