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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
37
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S9500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-550mm (F) lens
  • 205g - 110 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon S9300
  • Updated by Nikon S9700
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S9500 grades vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9500 over the Panasonic ZS60

 S9500 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon S9500

 ZS60 S9500 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013Fresher by 35 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS60

 S9500 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9500 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9500 and ZS60.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older S9500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9500 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography highlights
31
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9500 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (205g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9500 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (25-550mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9500
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS60
71
lighter than competition (205 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (550mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competition in class (282g)
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (230 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
59
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging details
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (205 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (282 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9500 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix S9500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3672 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-550mm (22.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 614k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 282 grams (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 60 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 rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 230 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $248