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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(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
Panasonic TS2
(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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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

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").

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The 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

 S6000 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Nikon S6000

 TS2 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS2

 S6000 TS2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and TS2 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography features
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proof
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS2
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic 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