• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S3600 advantages over Panasonic ZS35

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 32 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    125g vs 250g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Panasonic ZS35 advantages over Nikon S3600

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 200 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony HX20V

Nikon S3600
Sony HX20V
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Sony HX20V

Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony HX20V

Compared to Nikon S5200

Nikon S3600
Nikon S5200
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5200

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon S5200
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $369
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Nikon S5300

Nikon S3600
Nikon S5300
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Nikon S5300

Panasonic ZS35
Nikon S5300
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Panasonic ZS45

Nikon S3600
Panasonic ZS45
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Panasonic ZS45

Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS45
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $199
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Panasonic ZS45

Compared to Canon 170 IS

Nikon S3600
Canon 170 IS
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S3600 vs Canon 170 IS

Panasonic ZS35
Canon 170 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $371
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic ZS35 vs Canon 170 IS

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