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Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Previous Model is Nikon D3400
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon D3500 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the D3500 (APS-C) and ZS10 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The D3500 was released 7 years after the ZS10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D3500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3500 matches up against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Panasonic ZS10

 D3500 ZS10 
AnnouncedAugust 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon D3500

 ZS10 D3500 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Panasonic ZS10

 D3500 ZS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3500 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D3500 against the ZS10.

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and ZS10 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and ZS10.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D3500 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D3500 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer D3500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography info
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3500
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS10
70
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,550 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
31
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon D3500 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon D3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-08-29 2011-01-25
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 309 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 1550 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $397 $350