Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic ZS10

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was unveiled 24 months after the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6500 matches up versus the ZS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6500 offers exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S6500 compared to the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and ZS10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S6500 and ZS10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6500 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent S6500 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.