Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S6000 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The S6000 was introduced 3 years prior to the LX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6000 matches up against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 has external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 compared to the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S6000 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S6000 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.