Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S2

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S2 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was brought out 14 months after the S2 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S3500 matches up vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 has physical measurements 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 S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3500 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S3500 versus the S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S2.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern S3500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.