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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was introduced 3 years after the FH20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S5200 grades versus the FH20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic FH20

 S5200 FH20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S5200

 FH20 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH20

 S5200 FH20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S5200 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5200 vs the FH20.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and FH20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S5200 to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S5200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography details
Panasonic FH20 Street photography details
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography factors
27
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography advice
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (160 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S5200
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
32
pretty wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing microphone socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 146 gr (0.32 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Cost at release $130 $179