Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1
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![Nikon Coolpix S6500 front Nikon Coolpix S6500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500/Nikon-S6500-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1/Panasonic-SZ1-front.jpg)
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The S6500 was introduced 13 months after the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S6500 scores vs the SZ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic SZ1
S6500 | SZ1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S6500
SZ1 | S6500 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic SZ1
S6500 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the 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)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the S6500 and the SZ1.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and SZ1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger S6500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ1-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 S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | AMOLED display | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $170 | $179 |