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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(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
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 5 years later than the FX48 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S3600 grades versus the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic FX48

 S3600 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S3600

 FX48 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FX48

 S3600 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3600 offers exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 vs the FX48.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S3600 and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and FX48.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S3600 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography information
Panasonic FX48 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
40
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
30
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $200 $325