Nikon Coolpix S3700 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S3700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 was introduced in January 2015 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 4.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3700
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon S3700
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S3700 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2.

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4320 x 3240
      Center Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 4x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 2 cm vs 5 cm
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) vs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

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      Nikon S3300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S3500
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3600
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Nikon S3100
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon S3000
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.0 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Panasonic FH2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 over Nikon Coolpix S3700.

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.7 vs f/3.1
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.6 vs f/6.5
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Longer Battery Life 240 shots vs 270 shots
      Internal Storage 25 MB vs 70 MB

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      Panasonic FH6
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FH8
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FH3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH5
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
        Internal Storage25 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1500 sec1/1600 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life240 shots270 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 510 x 2880, 3864 x 3864, 3848 x 2736, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 is equipped with Venus Engine IV processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432,3232 x 3232, 3648 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      NFC on Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 comes with EN-EL19 battery pack with battery life of 240 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S3700, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 can shoot continuously up to 4.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m on Nikon Coolpix S3700 and 3.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 body has dimensions of 96 x 58 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x 0.79") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.75"). Nikon Coolpix S3700 weighs 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 weighs 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

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      54 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S3700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and give them scores of 57 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 4.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      GOOD
      73
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      72
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix S3700

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 118 g (0.26 lb / 4.16 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 240 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 121 g (0.27 lb / 4.27 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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