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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic TS10

 S3600 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon S3600

 TS10 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS10

 S3600 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
38
good MP (20MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S3600
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (125g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2014-01-07 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $249