Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic GM5

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic GM5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the GM5 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the S6000 (1/2.3") and GM5 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S6000 was released 5 years before the GM5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6000 scores vs the GM5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic GM5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 features physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic GM5 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 vs the GM5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and GM5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and GM5.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S6000 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GM5 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.