Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic GX85

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic GX85, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and GX85 (16MP) and the S3600 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The S3600 was released 3 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3600 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the S3600 matches up against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S3600 compared to the GX85.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and GX85 is 96 and 83 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and GX85.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S3600 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S3600 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S3600 is going to be behind in sensor tech.