Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 vs Nikon Coolpix S6000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and the Nikon Coolpix S6000, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 was introduced in January 2010 and Nikon Coolpix S6000 was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S6000 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6000
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Nikon Coolpix S6000.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Panasonic ZR3
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 over Nikon Coolpix S6000.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 vs Nikon Coolpix S6000
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 28 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 196 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 7x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/3.7
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 32 MB

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      Panasonic ZR1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Pentax K-3 III Monochrome
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      APS-C

      25.73 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Casio EX-Z450
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Kodak M380
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm AV200
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.0 MP

      Nikon S2900
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm Z35
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S6000

      Nikon S6000
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S6000 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 vs Nikon Coolpix S6000
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 14.2 Megapixel
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.6
      Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 2 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1300 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Lighter 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz) vs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S6000.

      Nikon S6100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6500
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S6200
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6900
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon S6400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic ZS7
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Nikon AW130
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.0 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Nikon Coolpix S6000
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB32 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 Nikon Coolpix S6000
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1300 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps3.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Nikon Coolpix S6000 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix S6000 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, / 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536 , 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S6000 is equipped with Expeed C2 processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4224 x 2376, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S6000 comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S6000 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3, and up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S6000. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps. Nikon Coolpix S6000 can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 body has dimensions of 98 x 55 x 26 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 1.02") and Nikon Coolpix S6000 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 25 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.98"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 weighs 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S6000 weighs 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

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      26 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Nikon Coolpix S6000

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Nikon Coolpix S6000 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 and Nikon Coolpix S6000 and give them scores of 54 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3

      Nikon Coolpix S6000

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 156 g (0.34 lb / 5.50 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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