Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic TS25
S3600 | TS25 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Nikon S3600
TS25 | S3600 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS25
S3600 | TS25 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic TS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | |
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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 |