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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FP1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured very close to the FP1 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S6000 scores against the FP1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FP1

 S6000 FP1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S6000

 FP1 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FP1

 S6000 FP1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 offers outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S6000 versus the FP1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and FP1.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
65
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than average (151g)
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $153