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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S6000 SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S6000

 SZ3 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ3

 S6000 SZ3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

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

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography information
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging info
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (126 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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