Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH22

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured 4 years after the FH22 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3600 matches up versus the FH22 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S3600 against the FH22.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and FH22 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and FH22.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S3600 to give you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.