Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Panasonic S3
S3500 | S3 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Nikon S3500
S3 | S3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic S3
S3500 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Compare the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic S3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S3 is 95 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |