Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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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.
Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3600 over the Panasonic ZR3
S3600 | ZR3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S3600
ZR3 | S3600 |
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Common features in the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic ZR3
S3600 | ZR3 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Contrast the Nikon S3600 and Panasonic ZR3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and ZR3 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3600 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | |
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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 |