Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 125g - 97 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
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The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FH20 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S3600 was released 4 years after the FH20 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S3600 grades vs the FH20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic FH20
| S3600 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S3600
| FH20 | S3600 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FH20
| S3600 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has 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 FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 versus the FH20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and FH20 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and FH20.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S3600 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $200 | $179 |