Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix L120 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Supports RAW
Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
Great viewfinder
Digital
Longest exposure
Long exposures
60 seconds
Nikon Coolpix L110

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Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix L110

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix L110

Size
Really small
Standard size 109x74x78 mm

differences

Advantages of the Nikon L110

Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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More than 10% larger screen
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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2x higher resolution screen
Size Smaller 109x74x78 mm vs 118x76x89 mm
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More than 20% smaller
Thickness Thinner 3.1" vs 3.5"
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More than 10% thinner
Lowest price Cheaper $252.64 vs $399.99
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The best price we've seen is $147 cheaper (around 40% less)
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
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Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35

Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.5
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At its widest zoom, the DMC-FZ35's lens captures slightly more light (0.6 f-stops)
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Zoom More zoom 18x vs 15x
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More than 40% more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 27 mm vs 28 mm
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Almost the same
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
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Less risk of blur
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Digital vs None
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A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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7.5x longer exposures
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 2.3 fps vs 1 fps
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Around 2.5x faster continuous shooting
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix L110 Nikon Coolpix L110
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Explain scores
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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35.

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Nikon Coolpix L110 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
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Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
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Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
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Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Thickness Quite thick Help
L110:3.1"
DMC-FZ35:3.5"
Weight Heavy Help
L110:406 g
DMC-FZ35:397 g
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
Size Large Help
L110:109x74x78 mm
DMC-FZ35:118x76x89 mm
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
720p @ 30fps

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
L110:109x74x78 mm
DMC-FZ35:118x76x89 mm
Weight Light weight Help
L110:406 g
DMC-FZ35:397 g
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Zoom Poor zoom Help
L110:15x
DMC-FZ35:18x
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
L110:1 fps
DMC-FZ35:2.3 fps
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
L110:28 mm
DMC-FZ35:27 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230

Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350

Zoom Has way more more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Fujifilm FinePix S2950

Super zoom

$139 - $200

Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Canon PowerShot SX130 IS

Travel zoom

$127 - $245

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
Nikon Coolpix P100

Nikon Coolpix P100

Super zoom

Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Light sensitivity (boost) Lacks boost light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes much higher resolution photos
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier

Nikon Coolpix L110 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Kodak EasyShare Z981

Super zoom

$270

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Size Significantly larger
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Nikon Coolpix P80

Nikon Coolpix P80

Super zoom

Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Zoom More zoom
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom

$411

Screen size Significantly larger screen
Zoom More zoom
Size Slightly larger
Weight Heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$469 - $470

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Super zoom

$418 - $492

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Supports RAW No RAW support
Size Slightly larger
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Super zoom

Weight Slightly heavier
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611 - $657

Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Weight Heavier

appearance

Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

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