Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic ZS80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 5 years prior to the ZS80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S3600 matches up versus the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 vs the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and ZS80 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and ZS80.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older S3600 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.