Nikon S3600 vs Pentax I-10

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S3600 and Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was manufactured 4 years after the I-10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S3600 grades vs the I-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Pentax Optio I-10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3600 features external measurements 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 Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3600 and Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S3600 and the I-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3600 and I-10 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3600 and I-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3600 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S3600 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.