• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic XS1 advantages over Nikon S3700

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 290 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S3700 advantages over Panasonic XS1

  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    200 mm vs 120 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.1 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

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

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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 W610

Panasonic XS1
Sony W610
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer exposure
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Sony W610

Nikon S3700
Sony W610
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $203
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Sony W610

Compared to Canon A2300

Panasonic XS1
Canon A2300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Canon A2300

Nikon S3700
Canon A2300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Canon A2300

Compared to Panasonic FH10

Panasonic XS1
Panasonic FH10
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $107
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Panasonic FH10

Nikon S3700
Panasonic FH10
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $107
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer exposure

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic FH10

Compared to Nikon S5300

Panasonic XS1
Nikon S5300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Nikon S5300

Nikon S3700
Nikon S5300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $210
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon S5300

Compared to Nikon A300

Panasonic XS1
Nikon A300
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic XS1 vs Nikon A300

Nikon S3700
Nikon A300
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $137
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon S3700 vs Nikon A300

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