• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S80 advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    133g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    819k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Nikon S80

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 150 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Compared to Samsung TL220

Nikon S80
Samsung TL220
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • More dots on screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Nikon S80 vs Samsung TL220

Panasonic ZS35
Samsung TL220
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung TL220

Compared to Sony DSC-T99

Nikon S80
Sony DSC-T99
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S80 vs Sony DSC-T99

Panasonic ZS35
Sony DSC-T99
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony DSC-T99

Compared to Sony DSC-TX10

Nikon S80
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S80 vs Sony DSC-TX10

Panasonic ZS35
Sony DSC-TX10
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony DSC-TX10

Compared to Sony HX20V

Nikon S80
Sony HX20V
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon S80 vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Nikon S80
Panasonic ZS45
  • $172
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon S80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

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