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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6000 scores versus the ZS50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZS50

 S6000 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Nikon S6000

 ZS50 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2010More recent by 59 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS50

 S6000 ZS50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6000 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and ZS50 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6000 and ZS50.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6000 to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others (243 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography features
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than others (243g)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6000
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging details
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (243g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS50
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings 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
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 243 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $350