Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10
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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-SZ10 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10/Panasonic-SZ10-front.jpg)
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34 Overall
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S6500 was launched 24 months before the SZ10 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S6500 scores against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Panasonic SZ10
S6500 | SZ10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon S6500
SZ10 | S6500 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon S6500 and Panasonic SZ10
S6500 | SZ10 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6500 comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6500 compared to the SZ10.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and SZ10.
To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S6500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S6500-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ10-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 SZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2015-01-06 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | AMOLED display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 gr (0.55 lb) | 177 gr (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | SLB-10A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $170 | $200 |