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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 3 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3500 scores against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FH1

 S3500 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 39 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S3500

 FH1 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH1

 S3500 FH1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 compared to the FH1.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and FH1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S3500 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S3500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $85 $150