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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon S9300
  • Replacement is Nikon S9700
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S9500 scores vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic TS6

 S9500 TS6 
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Nikon S9500

 TS6 S9500 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic TS6

 S9500 TS6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S9500 versus the TS6.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9500 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and TS6.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S9500 to give more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9500
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
31
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (205 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
42
long zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9500 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (550mm)
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (205g)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Panasonic TS6
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 99 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 230 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $230 $300