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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 21 months prior to the 3D1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 scores against the 3D1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic 3D1

 S6000 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Nikon S6000

 3D1 S6000 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic 3D1

 S6000 3D1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 against the 3D1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and 3D1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and 3D1.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography factors
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography features
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
quite wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic 3D1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-11-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $670