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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was revealed 13 months after the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S6000 matches up versus the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FX48

 S6000 FX48 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S6000

 FX48 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FX48

 S6000 FX48 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 provides exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 against the FX48.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and FX48.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent S6000 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography factors
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also called - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $325