Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic 3D1

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic 3D1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was launched 15 months after the 3D1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S9500 scores versus the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S9500 versus the 3D1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and 3D1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and 3D1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9500 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S9500 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.