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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 24 months before the TS4 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6000 scores versus the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic TS4

 S6000 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Nikon S6000

 TS4 S6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS4

 S6000 TS4 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 offers physical 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S6000 versus the TS4.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and TS4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6000 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6000
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
great battery (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic TS4
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2010-02-03 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Cost at launch $300 $399