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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released very close to the FH10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S5200 grades versus the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic FH10

 S5200 FH10 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon S5200

 FH10 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH10

 S5200 FH10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S5200 versus the FH10.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5200 and FH10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5200
Street photography with Panasonic FH10
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
28
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (160 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S5200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH10
42
quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 103 gr (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $110