Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
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Let's look much closer at the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3600 was brought out 12 months prior to the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3600 scores against the SZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic SZ10
| S3600 | SZ10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S3600
| SZ10 | S3600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic SZ10
| S3600 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S3600 versus the SZ10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and SZ10 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and SZ10.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S3600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 177 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| 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 photos | 200 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $200 | $200 |