Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS15

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 16 months before the ZS15 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S6100 matches up vs the ZS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6100 versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and ZS15.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6100 to deliver more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.