Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S3600 was introduced 24 months later than the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S3600 grades versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S3600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic TS4
S3600 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S3600
TS4 | S3600 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS4
S3600 | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has got external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3600 versus the TS4.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and TS4.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S3600 to result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280x720p (30fps) , 1280x720 (25p), 640x480 (30fps ) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | 310 images |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $200 | $399 |