Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was introduced 13 months later than the XS1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S3600 grades versus the XS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S3600 versus the XS1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and XS1 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3600 and XS1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S3600 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.