Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZS1

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S3600 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S3600 was unveiled 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S3600 grades against the ZS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 features physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S3600 versus the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and ZS1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S3600 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon S3600 will offer you greater detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S3600 provides a benefit in sensor tech.