Nikon S3600 vs Pentax P80

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S3600 versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S3600 (20MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3600 was revealed 4 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S3600 grades against the P80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S3600 & Pentax Optio P80. The full galleries are available at Nikon S3600 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S3600 has outer measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax P80 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S3600 and the P80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3600 and P80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3600 and P80.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S3600 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger S3600 should have a benefit in sensor tech.