Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6000 was launched 3 years prior to the SZ3 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the S6000 grades vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic SZ3
S6000 | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S6000
SZ3 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ3
S6000 | SZ3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with exterior measurements 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic SZ3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 compared to the SZ3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and SZ3 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and SZ3.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic SZ3 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $300 | $150 |