Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic F5

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was announced 13 months after the F5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S3600 scores against the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 compared to the F5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and F5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and F5.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to offer more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S3600 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.