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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was manufactured at a similar time to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 grades against the ZR3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZR3

 S6000 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S6000

 ZR3 S6000 

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZR3

 S6000 ZR3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the S6000 compared to the ZR3.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and ZR3.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Landscape photography camera
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 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 data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 lb) 159g (0.35 lb)
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 Overall 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 ID 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $280