Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX580
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX580 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
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6000 was manufactured 13 months after the FX580 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6000 grades against the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FX580
| S6000 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2010 |  | January 2009 | More modern by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon S6000
| FX580 | S6000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FX580
| S6000 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S6000 and the FX580.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and FX580.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger S6000 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 167g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $300 | $499 |