Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 8 months after the SZ5 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S3500 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 has got outside 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 SZ5 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3500 and Panasonic SZ5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S3500 compared to the SZ5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S3500 and SZ5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3500 to deliver more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S3500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.