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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic ZS60, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6300 was introduced 4 years before the ZS60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S6300 matches up vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S6300 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S6300

 ZS60 S6300 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS60

 S6300 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6300 features exterior measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S6300 vs the ZS60.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and ZS60 is 94 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and ZS60.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S6300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
53
focusing manually
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
lighter than others (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Sports photography camera
44
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S6300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
74
lighter than others (282g)
provides touch focus
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography highlights
38
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
59
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 282g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 230 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $248