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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Released July 2010
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P100 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the P100 grades against the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic ZS60

 P100 ZS60 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon P100

 ZS60 P100 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010More modern by 66 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS60

 P100 ZS60 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 comes with outer dimensions of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P100 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P100 and the ZS60.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and ZS60 is 68 and 88 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P100 and ZS60.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (481g)
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than others (282g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P100 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
36
incredible zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
48
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
long zoom (678mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (481g)
MP count low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
74
lighter than others (282 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
59
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging highlights
25
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (481g)
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 2016-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 481 gr (1.06 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $248