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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic SZ1

 S6100 SZ1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S6100

 SZ1 S6100 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2011More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ1

 S6100 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography info
65
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6100
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
45
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
32
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (131g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
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
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