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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was launched 3 years prior to the XS1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S6000 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic XS1

 S6000 XS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon S6000

 XS1 S6000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2010More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic XS1

 S6000 XS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys physical 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6000 vs the XS1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and XS1 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and XS1.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic XS1 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S6000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Panasonic XS1 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 life - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $130