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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon S9100
  • Later Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS60 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S9300 matches up against the ZS60 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S9300 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S9300

 ZS60 S9300 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2012Newer by 42 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS60

 S9300 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS60 has measurements of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S9300 against the ZS60.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and ZS60 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S9300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS60
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9300
Street photography with Panasonic ZS60
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (215 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than competition in class (282g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (282g)
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-07-16 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.9fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 pounds) 282 gr (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 200 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $249 $248