Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S6300 was released 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the S6300 scores against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZR1
S6300 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S6300
ZR1 | S6300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZR1
S6300 | ZR1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S6300 vs the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and ZR1 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZR1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S6300 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 158g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | 230 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $200 | $280 |