Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic SZ10

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and SZ10 is 92 and 93 respectively.

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.