Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was brought out 4 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S3600 scores against the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 compared to the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and TS10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and TS10.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S3600 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S3600 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.