Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Successor is Panasonic LX10
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic LX7
S6000 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S6000
LX7 | S6000 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | February 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic LX7
S6000 | LX7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 330 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $300 | $400 |