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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic ZS60, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1000pj grades versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic ZS60

 S1000pj ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S1000pj

 ZS60 S1000pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2009Fresher by 78 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS60

 S1000pj ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has proportions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1000pj vs the ZS60.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1000pj and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and ZS60.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1000pj
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
33
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
73
lighter than average in class (282g)
provides touch focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
59
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average in class (282g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-08-04 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life - 320 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes 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
Launch cost $289 $248