Nikon D3400 vs Panasonic ZS100

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon D3400 and Panasonic ZS100, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the D3400 (APS-C) and ZS100 (1") use different sensor size.

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The D3400 was unveiled 8 months later than the ZS100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D3400 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D3400 scores versus the ZS100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3400 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D3400 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D3400 and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the D3400 vs the ZS100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and ZS100 is 70 and 87 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and ZS100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3400 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D3400 will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3400 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.