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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
95
Imaging
43
Features
25
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3500 matches up versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FH25

 S3500 FH25 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2011Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S3500

 FH25 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH25

 S3500 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 versus the FH25.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and FH25 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and FH25.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3500 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (129g)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
31
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (129 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-02-21 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 grams (0.28 lbs) 159 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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
Battery life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $85 $180