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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced February 2013
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was launched 4 years after the FX48 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3500 grades vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic FX48

 S3500 FX48 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S3500

 FX48 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FX48

 S3500 FX48 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 offers outside 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) while the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S3500 compared to the FX48.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and FX48.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S3500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3500 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-21 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $85 $325