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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 11 months before the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6000 matches up vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic S1

 S6000 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S6000

 S1 S6000 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic S1

 S6000 S1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 features exterior measurements 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 S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 vs the S1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6000 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than others (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $269