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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic TS25, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was launched 13 months after the TS25 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3600 scores versus the TS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic TS25

 S3600 TS25 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S3600

 TS25 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS25

 S3600 TS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 offers outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S3600 and the TS25.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and TS25.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S3600 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S3600
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS25
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resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography details
Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3600
Sports photography with Panasonic TS25
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography details
70
lighter than average (125g)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (144g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS25
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $180