Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
- Announced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS8

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S6000 was launched 17 months before the ZS7 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6000 scores versus the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6000 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic ZS7
S6000 | ZS7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon S6000
ZS7 | S6000 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 17 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic ZS7
S6000 | ZS7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6000 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6000 and the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6000 and ZS7 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and ZS7.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S6000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-02-03 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 156g (0.34 pounds) | 218g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $350 |