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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(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
Panasonic SZ3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic SZ3

 S6100 SZ3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon S6100

 SZ3 S6100 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ3

 S6100 SZ3 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography information
40
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography factors
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Travel photography camera
65
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competitors (126g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging advice
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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