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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced within a month of the F5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S5200 grades against the F5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic F5

 S5200 F5 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon S5200

 F5 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic F5

 S5200 F5 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features external measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S5200 against the F5.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5200 and F5.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S5200 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography info
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography features
Panasonic F5 Street photography features
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
28
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (160 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S5200
Travel photography with Panasonic F5
68
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
33
really wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
33
fairly wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
28
really wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 grams (0.32 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $100