Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S6100 was announced 23 months before the SZ3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the S6100 matches up versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic SZ3
S6100 | SZ3 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S6100
SZ3 | S6100 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | February 2011 | Newer by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ3
S6100 | SZ3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6100 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S6100 compared to the SZ3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and SZ3.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-02-09 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 shots | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $195 | $150 |