Nikon S6500 has a
16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic FZ35 has a
12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine V processor.
Below you can see the S6500 and FZ35 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FZ35 Cameras
Nikon S6500 and Panasonic FZ35 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Nikon S6500
or the
Panasonic FZ35 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
