Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic 3D1

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 16 months later than the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S3500 grades against the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3500 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S3500 compared to the 3D1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and 3D1.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.