Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX700

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 2 years later than the FX700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S3500 grades vs the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outside dimensions 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 FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3500 compared to the FX700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and FX700 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3500 to resolve extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent S3500 should have an advantage in sensor tech.