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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Announced February 2010
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 13 months after the TS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S6000 grades vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS1

 S6000 TS1 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Nikon S6000

 TS1 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS1

 S6000 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has specifications of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the S6000 and the TS1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TS1 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and TS1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S6000 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 189 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $380