Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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.

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

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.