Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and the Nikon Coolpix S4000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 was introduced in January 2014 and Nikon Coolpix S4000 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.33-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 21 Focus Points (21 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 Highlights

      • 12.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Nikon Coolpix S4000.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic ZS35
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 over Nikon Coolpix S4000.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Nikon Coolpix S4000
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.0 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 24 mm vs 27 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 480 mm vs 108 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 20x vs 4x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 8 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Micro vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs

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      Panasonic ZS60
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS15
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS45
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS30
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS10
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS50
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic ZS80
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS70
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.3 MP

      Panasonic ZS40
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Canon SD980 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Nikon S4000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S4000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 vs Nikon Coolpix S4000
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.2
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
      Touch Screen vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 8 sec
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Lighter 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) vs 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S4000.

      Nikon S4300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon S4100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon B700
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Nikon Coolpix S4000
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Nikon Coolpix S4000
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Nikon Coolpix S4000 have 3.0" screens with 460k dot resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix S4000 has a Fixed screen Nikon Coolpix S4000 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

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      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Nikon Coolpix S4000 features a 12.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S4000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S4000 comes with EN-EL10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S4000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S4000. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix S4000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 body has dimensions of 107 x 62 x 32 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.26") and Nikon Coolpix S4000 body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 20 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.79"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 weighs 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S4000 weighs 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Nikon Coolpix S4000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Nikon Coolpix S4000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      GOOD
      70
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 and Nikon Coolpix S4000 and give them scores of 60 and 46 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      46

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      28
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   21 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      GOOD
      73
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35

      Nikon Coolpix S4000

      POOR
      52
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 131 g (0.29 lb / 4.62 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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