Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S6000 was released 23 months before the SZ7 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6000 grades vs the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic SZ7
S6000 | SZ7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S6000
SZ7 | S6000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ7
S6000 | SZ7 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 features outer 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) and the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6000 compared to the SZ7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and SZ7.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 gr (0.34 lbs) | 133 gr (0.29 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 All around 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $199 |