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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S220 (10MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S220 was unveiled 4 years before the FZ200 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S220 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S220 matches up against the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Panasonic FZ200

 S220 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon S220

 FZ200 S220 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S220 and Panasonic FZ200

 S220 FZ200 
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S220 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S220 versus the FZ200.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S220 and FZ200 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S220 and FZ200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ200 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S220 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S220 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S220 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (588 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (540 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S220 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
55
better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (588g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S220 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
63
pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (588g)
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Nikon S220 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S220 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix S220Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S220 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-07-18
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 2000 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $56 $499