Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40
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![Nikon Coolpix S6300 front Nikon Coolpix S6300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300/Nikon-S6300-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40/Panasonic-ZS40-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched January 2014
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS35
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The S6300 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS40 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S6300 matches up vs the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS40
S6300 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon S6300
ZS40 | S6300 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS40
S6300 | ZS40 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 features external dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S6300 versus the ZS40.
![Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S6300 and ZS40.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S6300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6300-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS40-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 200k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 240 gr (0.53 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $200 | $450 |