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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 24 months prior to the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6000 matches up versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS20

 S6000 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon S6000

 TS20 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS20

 S6000 TS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 has outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S6000 compared to the TS20.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $179