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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic SZ7

 S6000 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon S6000

 SZ7 S6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ7

 S6000 SZ7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (133g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than others in class (133g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography highlights
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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