Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Launched February 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2012
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe S6100 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S6100 grades against the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic SZ1
S6100 | SZ1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S6100
SZ1 | S6100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ1
S6100 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 has got outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S6100 against the SZ1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and SZ1.
As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | 210 images | 250 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $195 | $179 |