Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FH6

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was announced 14 months after the FH6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S3500 grades versus the FH6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S3500 vs the FH6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and FH6.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S3500 provides an edge in sensor tech.