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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6100 grades vs the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S6100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon S6100

 ZS70 S6100 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2011More modern by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS70

 S6100 ZS70 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 enjoys 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) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 versus the ZS70.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and ZS70.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged S6100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
65
supports focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography factors
45
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-02-09 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-196mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 380 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $195 $450