Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was released 13 months after the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the S3500 grades vs the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S3500 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S3500 provides outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S3500 vs the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S3500 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3500 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S3500 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S3500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.