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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was released 7 months later than the ZR1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6000 matches up against the ZR1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZR1

 S6000 ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S6000

 ZR1 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZR1

 S6000 ZR1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6000 against the ZR1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and ZR1.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S6000 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6000
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR1
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Travel photography camera
65
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
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 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 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 card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $300 $280