Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced January 2016
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS50
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS70
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview
Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S6000 (14MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S6000 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS60 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S6000 matches up versus the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZS60
S6000 | ZS60 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S6000
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2010 | More recent by 72 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS60
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6000 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S6000 compared to the ZS60.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6000 and ZS60.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ80 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-02-03 | 2016-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
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 |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 156 grams (0.34 lb) | 282 grams (0.62 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 37 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 109 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 320 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $300 | $248 |