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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 23 months before the SZ1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6000 grades against the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic SZ1

 S6000 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S6000

 SZ1 S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ1

 S6000 SZ1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 against the SZ1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and SZ1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ1 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (131 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than average (131g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography features
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (131g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 grams (0.34 pounds) 131 grams (0.29 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 - 250 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $179