Nikon Coolpix
P100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ35

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Nikon Coolpix P100

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"Materials, fit, and finish are typical for the class and price point."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's build-quality
"The P100 is definitely the current big deal in Nikon's Coolpix performance line."
digitalcamerareview.com | talking about the P100's overall-performance

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P100

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 118x76x89 mm
Light sensitivity (boost)
 High ISO (boost)
6,400 ISO
Weight
 Light-weight
397 g
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P100
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Zoom Significantly more zoom 26.1x vs 18x
Help
 More than 2x more zoom
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
Help
 More than 10% larger screen
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
Help
 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10 fps vs 2.3 fps
Help
 Around 4.5x faster continuous shooting
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
Help
 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 26 mm vs 27 mm
Help
 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
Help
 The P100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.8 MP
Help
 Almost the same
Nikon Coolpix P100 Learn more about
the Nikon P100

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ35
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Image stabilization Better image stabilization Lens vs Sensor shift
Help
 Less risk of blur
Size Smaller 118x76x89 mm vs 114x83x99 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 6,400 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
Help
 7.5x longer exposures
Weight Lighter 397 g vs 481 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.5" vs 3.9"
Help
 More than 10% thinner
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-FZ35
vs

recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P100 Nikon Coolpix P100
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Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P100.

performance Which camera has better performance? Cast your vote!

NikonCoolpix P100
 Nikon Coolpix P100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
PanasonicLumix DMC-FZ35
Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
5
3
Vote Vote
Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
3
3
Vote Vote
Features Low light image quality Low light image quality
Lack of noise, sharp details
3
3
Vote Vote
Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
5
2
Vote Vote
Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
3
2
Vote Vote
Autofocus performance Video focusing
Speed and accuracy
3
2
Vote Vote
Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
3
3
Vote Vote
Performance Image stabilization
Ability to reduce blur from hand shake
3
3
Vote Vote
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similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2.8
Zoom Great zoom Help
P100:26.1x
DMC-FZ35:18x
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P100:3.9"
DMC-FZ35:3.5"
Weight Heavy Help
P100:481 g
DMC-FZ35:397 g
Size Large Help
P100:114x83x99 mm
DMC-FZ35:118x76x89 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$339 - $350
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Nikon Coolpix L120

Nikon Coolpix L120

Super zoom

$227 - $230
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Coolpix L120 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$420
Zoom Has much more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom

$411
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Super zoom

$355
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Weight Is slightly heavier
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Fujifilm FinePix HS10

Super zoom

$496
Zoom Has slightly more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the FinePix HS10 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Super zoom

$611 - $657
External flash Supports an external flash
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Coolpix P100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ100 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35

Nikon Coolpix P100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P90

Nikon Coolpix P90

Super zoom

$525
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix P90 vs the Coolpix P100
Olympus SP-800 UZ

Olympus SP-800 UZ

Super zoom

$310 - $379
Zoom More zoom
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the SP-800 UZ vs the Coolpix P100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28

Super zoom
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ28 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ35

appearance

Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35

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Davecharls (7:54 AM, February 26, 2011)
I go for Nikon Coolpix 100 than Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35