Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ7

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The S6300 was released 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6300 grades versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS3
S6300 | ZS3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S6300
ZS3 | S6300 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS3
S6300 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 compared to the ZS3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZS3.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $200 | $200 |