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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 3 years later than the FH25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S3600 grades versus the FH25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic FH25

 S3600 FH25 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon S3600

 FH25 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FH25

 S3600 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S3600 vs the FH25.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and FH25 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and FH25.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S3600 to give you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer S3600 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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good MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $180