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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2013
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was introduced 2 years later than the S3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3500 scores against the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic S3

 S3500 S3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon S3500

 S3 S3500 

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic S3

 S3500 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3500 comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3500 and the S3.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S3.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3500
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
33
good resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 Street photography advice
Panasonic S3 Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography info
Panasonic S3 Sports photography info
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography details
Panasonic S3 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
Landscape photography with Panasonic S3
41
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S3 Vlogging highlights
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Panasonic S3
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic 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 129 gr (0.28 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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
Battery life - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $85 $110