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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Announced February 2010
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic ZS45, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was brought out 5 years before the ZS45 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6000 scores vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZS45

 S6000 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon S6000

 ZS45 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010Newer by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS45

 S6000 ZS45 
Manually focus No manual focus
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S6000 vs the ZS45.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S6000 and ZS45.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS45 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged S6000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS45 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 249 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 350 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $300