Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6500 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

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.