Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS35

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are available at Nikon W300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

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.

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

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.