Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS60 and Nikon S6500 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS60 has external dimensions of 112 x 64 x 38 mm (4.41 x 2.52 x 1.5″) and weighs 282 g (0.62 lb / 9.95 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S6500 has external dimensions of and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS60 and the Nikon S6500. Nikon S6500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 6mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Panasonic ZS60.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS60 and Nikon S6500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S6500 is 32g lighter than the Panasonic ZS60 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) nor Nikon Coolpix S6500 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS60 and Nikon S6500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.