Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FP1
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon S6000
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Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FP1
S6000 | FP1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FP1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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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 |