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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 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 TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was announced 5 years before the TS30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S6000 grades versus the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS30

 S6000 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon S6000

 TS30 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2010More modern by 59 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS30

 S6000 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 versus the TS30.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TS30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and TS30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
29
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 grams (0.34 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" 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 - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $180