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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 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 TS4
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic TS4

 S3600 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S3600

 TS4 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS4

 S3600 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3600
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery life (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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