Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX90

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 19 months later than the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3500 matches up vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has got 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) and the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 compared to the FX90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3500 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S3500 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.