Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS35 and Nikon P310 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS35 has external dimensions of and weighs 305 g (including batteries). Nikon P310 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS35 and the Nikon P310. Nikon P310 is 4mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Panasonic ZS35 but they have the same thickness of 32mm.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS35 and Nikon P310.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P310 is significantly lighter (111g ) than the Panasonic ZS35 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 (Lumix DMC-TZ55) nor Nikon Coolpix P310 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS35 and Nikon P310's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Panasonic ZS35 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Nikon P310 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to ZS35.