Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic LS5

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 2 years later than the LS5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S3600 grades vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 versus the LS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and LS5.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S3600 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S3600 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.