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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S4300 versus 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 S4300 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was brought out 4 years prior to the ZS60 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S4300 grades against the ZS60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S4300 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S4300

 ZS60 S4300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 47 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS60

 S4300 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S4300 versus the ZS60.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S4300 and ZS60 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and ZS60.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S4300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography factors
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
67
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors (139g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (282g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S4300
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS60
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (139g)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
73
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (139 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competitors (282 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S4300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support 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 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 139g (0.31 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 images 320 images
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
Price at launch $119 $248