Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FH27

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 3 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3600 matches up against the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 provides external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 compared to the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and FH27.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.