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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was brought out within a month of the SZ1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6300 grades vs the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic SZ1

 S6300 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S6300

 SZ1 S6300 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ1

 S6300 SZ1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6300 has got outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S6300 vs the SZ1.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and SZ1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (131g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6300
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
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maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than others (131 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging details
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others (131 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 131g (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $200 $179