• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 182.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-FH20 advantages over Nikon S3500

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.42 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    224 mm vs 182 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 300 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    Unlimited vs 6 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S3500 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FH20

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $200 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

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
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • 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 Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Panasonic DMC-FH20
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Wider angle lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH20 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Nikon S3500
Panasonic DMC-ZR1
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $280
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Panasonic DMC-FH20
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH20 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Nikon S3500
Panasonic DMC-ZR3
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $236
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Panasonic DMC-ZR3

Compared to Fujifilm JZ500

Panasonic DMC-FH20
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH20 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Nikon S3500
Fujifilm JZ500
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Fujifilm JZ500

Compared to Sony WX80

Panasonic DMC-FH20
Sony WX80
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH20 vs Sony WX80

Nikon S3500
Sony WX80
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Nikon S5200

Panasonic DMC-FH20
Nikon S5200
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic DMC-FH20 vs Nikon S5200

Nikon S3500
Nikon S5200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S5200

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