Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2
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93 Imaging
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S6000 was manufactured within a month of the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S6000 scores against the TS2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S6000
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Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS2
| S6000 | TS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the TS2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and TS2.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2010-01-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 156 grams (0.34 pounds) | 188 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $350 |