Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZS60

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S3600 (20MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was brought out 24 months before the ZS60 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S3600 scores versus the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S3600 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S3600 versus the ZS60.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3600 and ZS60.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S3600 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S3600 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.