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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 13 months later than the FS25 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6000 matches up vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FS25

 S6000 FS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon S6000

 FS25 S6000 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FS25

 S6000 FS25 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 against the FS25.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and FS25.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S6000 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S6000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
64
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 148g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $300 $230