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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S800c was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS60 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S800c grades versus the ZS60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZS60

 S800c ZS60 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S800c

 ZS60 S800c 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2013Newer by 35 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution1040k819kSharper screen (+221k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS60

 S800c ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c versus Panasonic ZS60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the S800c and the ZS60.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S800c will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
71
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (140 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (140 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
73
lighter than average in class (282 grams)
has touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (140 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
59
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (282g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S800cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-04 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 819 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 282g (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 140 photographs 320 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $290 $248