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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S3300 matches up versus the ZS60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S3300 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S3300

 ZS60 S3300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 47 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS60

 S3300 ZS60 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S3300 compared to the ZS60.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S3300 and ZS60 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3300 and ZS60.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
focusing manually
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (282g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S3300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
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lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (282 grams)
offers touch focus
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
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Nikon S3300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S3300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 128 grams (0.28 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 180 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $99 $248