Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ5

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6000 matches up against the SZ5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6000 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 has got exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 against the SZ5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and SZ5.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.