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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S3600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs

Nikon S3600
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was unveiled 4 years later than the ZR3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3600 matches up against the ZR3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S3600 ZR3 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S3600

 ZR3 S3600 

Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic ZR3

 S3600 ZR3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3600 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S3600 compared to the ZR3.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and ZR3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S3600 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography highlights
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3600 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3600 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3600 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3600 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S3600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format - AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Price at launch $200 $280