Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FH1
S3500 | FH1 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 39 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S3500
FH1 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH1
S3500 | FH1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
See the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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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 |